US Bridges

Csah 19 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 89023

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Csah 19 over Ditch in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesDitch
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.56393, -93.88832
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
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$230 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 19 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns Csah 19 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.