US Bridges

CR 61 over Jud Ditch # 76

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 32509

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over Jud Ditch # 76 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 61 over Jud Ditch # 76 in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 61
CrossesJud Ditch # 76
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates43.72963, -95.43553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
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$126 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 61 over Jud Ditch # 76 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 over Jud Ditch # 76 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 61 over Jud Ditch # 76 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 61 over Jud Ditch # 76?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 61 over Jud Ditch # 76?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.