US Bridges

Csah 17 over Pleasant Valley Creek

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 85J54

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,078
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Pleasant Valley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over Pleasant Valley Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,078 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,290 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesPleasant Valley Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates43.95269, -91.61717
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,078 (2023)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pleasant Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Pleasant Valley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Pleasant Valley Creek carry?

About 2,078 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over Pleasant Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.