US Bridges

CR 63 over Jud Ditch # 76

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 32515

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 63 over Jud Ditch # 76 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 63 over Jud Ditch # 76 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 63
CrossesJud Ditch # 76
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.74366, -95.37554
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2016)
Projected traffic35 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$111 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 63 over Jud Ditch # 76 built?

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

What condition is CR 63 over Jud Ditch # 76 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 CR 63 over Jud Ditch # 76 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 63 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 63 over Jud Ditch # 76?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.