US Bridges

Csah 8 over Ditch

Good

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 4.7 MI NW of JCT Mn 7 · Structure no. 34J48

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Ditch in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesDitch
Location4.7 MI NW of JCT Mn 7
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.99746, -94.89538
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic410 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 8 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Ditch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.