US Bridges

Csah 1 over Ditch

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 12J34

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Ditch in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 1
CrossesDitch
Location0.6 MI N JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates45.02998, -95.28847
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 1 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Ditch carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Csah 1 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.