US Bridges

Csah 35 over Ditch

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 24507

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 35 over Ditch in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 960 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCsah 35
CrossesDitch
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT TH 35
RouteCounty Highway 35
Coordinates43.82232, -93.28086
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2017)
Projected traffic960 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 35 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Ditch carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 35 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 35 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.