US Bridges

Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 3

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT TH 86 · Structure no. 32510

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 3 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 3 in Jackson 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 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 405 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 14
CrossesJud Ditch # 3
Location1.6 MI W of JCT TH 86
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.67473, -95.20784
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2016)
Projected traffic405 by 2039
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$139 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 3 built?

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

What condition is Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 3 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 3 carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 3?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.