US Bridges

Csah 17 over Clearwater River

Good

Meeker County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI NW of JCT TH 24 · Structure no. 97780

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Clearwater River is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over Clearwater River in Meeker County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 290 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesClearwater River
Location2.8 MI NW of JCT TH 24
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates45.27544, -94.39334
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2019)
Projected traffic290 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over Clearwater River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Clearwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Clearwater River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Clearwater River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over Clearwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.