US Bridges

Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1

Fair

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 94101

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.0564, -94.92204
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.