US Bridges

CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7

PoorClosed to traffic

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 34502

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 80
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates44.96398, -95.17784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2014)
Projected traffic45 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$142 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.