US Bridges

Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 8

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 68 · Structure no. 32512

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 8 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 8 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesJud Ditch # 8
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 68
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.58747, -95.09476
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2016)
Projected traffic260 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 8 built?

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

What condition is Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 8 carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 8?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.