US Bridges

CR J over Jd #11

Poor

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 89132

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR J over Jd #11 is a concrete culvert carrying CR J over Jd #11 in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR J
CrossesJd #11
Location1.0 MI W of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 0J
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.96443, -93.00539
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
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$380 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR J over Jd #11 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR J over Jd #11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR J over Jd #11 carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR J over Jd #11?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR J over Jd #11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.