US Bridges

Csah 17 over High Island Creek

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 72550

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over High Island Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 17 over High Island Creek in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,100 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesHigh Island Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 5
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.61124, -94.0716
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 High Island Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over High Island 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over High Island Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 17 over High Island Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over High Island Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.