US Bridges

Csah 17 over Beaver Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 67570

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 17 over Beaver Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 825 vehicles a day, projected to reach 834 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 90
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates43.59414, -96.43228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2022)
Projected traffic834 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.