US Bridges

Csah 17 over Ramsey Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N JCT Mn 19 · Structure no. 64578

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
990
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Ramsey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over Ramsey Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 990 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,050 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesRamsey Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT Mn 19
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates44.55289, -95.14715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2019)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramsey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Ramsey Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Ramsey Creek carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Ramsey Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Ramsey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.