US Bridges

Csah 82 over Ditch

Good

Douglas County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI NW of Osakis · Structure no. 21X02

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 82 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 82 over Ditch in Douglas County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesCsah 82
CrossesDitch
Location4.0 MI NW of Osakis
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates45.87062, -95.23122
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 82 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 82 over Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 82 over Ditch carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Csah 82 over Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 82 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.