US Bridges

CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of Csah 2 · Structure no. 97134

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 52
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location0.5 MI S of Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 52
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.65221, -96.69492
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 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 traffic35 (2017)
Projected traffic35 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.