US Bridges

Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 87J22

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesCO Ditch # 9
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 43
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.74644, -95.62671
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2021)
Projected traffic195 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9 carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 17 over CO Ditch # 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.