US Bridges

Csah 19 over Ditch # 10

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. 1897

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Ditch # 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over Ditch # 10 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 19
CrossesDitch # 10
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 28
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates47.02041, -96.5427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
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$135 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Ditch # 10 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over Ditch # 10 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Ditch # 10 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Ditch # 10?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over Ditch # 10?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.