US Bridges

Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 7

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 22588

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
261
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 7 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 7 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates43.52902, -94.15797
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2 over Jud Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 7 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.