US Bridges

Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1

Poor

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 34508

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3 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.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 17
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.96523, -94.8367
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2010)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.