US Bridges

Csah 1 over Jud Ditch # 7

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 91588

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location1.3 MI S of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.03253, -93.00587
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 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 traffic270 (2013)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Jud Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.