US Bridges

Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 7

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 12004

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 7 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 7 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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.

It carries about 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 18
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates44.90093, -95.47127
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2022)
Projected traffic2,750 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 7 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.