US Bridges

Csah 33 over Joint Ditch # 1

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 97184

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 in Carver 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 33
CrossesJoint Ditch # 1
Location1.4 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.92491, -93.97122
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2038
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 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 built?

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

What condition is Csah 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 33 over Joint Ditch # 1?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Csah 33 over Joint Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.