US Bridges

Csah 17 over US 14

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI W of JCT TH 14; 35 · Structure no. 74019

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over US 14 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over US 14 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesUS 14
Location2.8 MI W of JCT TH 14; 35
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.05878, -93.30639
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 14 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over US 14 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over US 14 carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 17 over US 14?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.