US Bridges

Csah 8 over Ditch

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NE of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. 96630

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Ditch in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 8
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI NE of JCT TH 68
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates44.51581, -95.88808
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2018)
Projected traffic440 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 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 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Ditch carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.