US Bridges

Csah 1 over Ditch

Fair

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 92965

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 1 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 1 over Ditch in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,700 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 1
CrossesDitch
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyMcLeod County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.97514, -94.05332
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2020)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 1 over Ditch 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 Ditch carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Csah 1 over Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 1 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.