US Bridges

Csah 17 over W Fk Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 65530

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over W Fk Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 17 over W Fk Beaver Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesW Fk Beaver Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.73056, -95.05647
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2019)
Projected traffic330 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 W Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over W Fk Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over W Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 17 over W Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over W Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.