US Bridges

Csah 17 over Chippewa River

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT CSAH2 · Structure no. 76542

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 17 over Chippewa River in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2039. The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesChippewa River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT CSAH2
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates45.15248, -95.77633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length279 ft (85.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic310 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Chippewa 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Chippewa River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Chippewa River?

The structure is 279 ft (85.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.