US Bridges

Csah 69 over Ditch

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 115 · Structure no. 22523

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 69 over Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 69 over Ditch in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 69
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 115
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates43.76806, -93.90213
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 69 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 69 over Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 69 over Ditch carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 69 over Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 69 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.