US Bridges

Csah 1 over CO Ditch # 13

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 91500

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over CO Ditch # 13 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over CO Ditch # 13 in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesCO Ditch # 13
Location4.4 MI N of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMcLeod County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.82403, -94.09129
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2017)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1 over CO Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over CO Ditch # 13 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 1 over CO Ditch # 13 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 1 over CO Ditch # 13?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over CO Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.