US Bridges

Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 48

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 93289

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 48 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 48 in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 6
CrossesJud Ditch # 48
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.13384, -94.30914
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2021)
Projected traffic425 by 2041
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 6 over Jud Ditch # 48 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 48 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 6 over Jud Ditch # 48 carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 48?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 48?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.