US Bridges

Csah 20 over Jud Ditch # 3

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI NW of JCT TH 86 · Structure no. 91768

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 20 over Jud Ditch # 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 20 over Jud Ditch # 3 in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 20
CrossesJud Ditch # 3
Location2.8 MI NW of JCT TH 86
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.69525, -95.22636
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic750 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$94 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 20 over Jud Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 20 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 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 20 over Jud Ditch # 3 carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 20 over Jud Ditch # 3?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 20 over Jud Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.