Csah 17 over High Island Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcLeod County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 43505
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Csah 17 over High Island Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 17 over High Island Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 245 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Csah 17 over High Island Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Csah 17 over High Island Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Csah 17 over High Island Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Csah 17 over High Island Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Csah 17 over High Island Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.