Csah 17 over Sauk River

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Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W JCT CR 185 · Structure no. 73568

Built: 2007; 18 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2025
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 133 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,850; 2017 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Sauk River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Csah 17 over Sauk River in Stearns 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 2,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,850 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17

CrossesSauk River

Location0.5 MI W JCT CR 185

RouteCounty Highway 17

CountyStearns County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates45.73727, -94.94102

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionFebruary 2025

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating82.1 US tons

Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 25 or greater

Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)

Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)

Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)

Roadway width36 ft (11 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2017)

Projected traffic2,850 by 2039

Trucks—

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Sauk River built?

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

What condition is Csah 17 over Sauk River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Sauk River carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Sauk River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.