US Bridges

Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 24

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 32575

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 24 in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 5
CrossesJud Ditch # 24
Location1.9 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates43.51661, -95.37489
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2016)
Projected traffic348 by 2036
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 24 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 24 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 24 carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 24?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 24?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.