US Bridges

Csah 17 over Spring Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 96994

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over Spring Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 245 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates44.32506, -92.33844
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2018)
Projected traffic245 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Spring Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Spring Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.