US Bridges

Csah 17 over US 169

Fair

Scott County, Minnesota · 4.2 MI E of JCT TH 41 · Structure no. 70014

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,523
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over US 169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over US 169 in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 24,523 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesUS 169
Location4.2 MI E of JCT TH 41
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyScott County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.77806, -93.50537
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,523 (2022)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over US 169 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over US 169 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over US 169 carry?

About 24,523 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Csah 17 over US 169?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over US 169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.