US Bridges

Csah 17 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)

GoodPosted for load

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 87558

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 17 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 17
CrossesHazel Creek (cd #9)
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 43
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates44.74634, -95.60075
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hazel Creek (cd #9) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.