US Bridges

Service RD over Jud Ditch # 21 Br a

Poor

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI NE of JCT Csah 48 · Structure no. 45J04

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service RD over Jud Ditch # 21 Br a is a steel culvert carrying Service RD over Jud Ditch # 21 Br a in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesService RD
CrossesJud Ditch # 21 Br a
Location1.1 MI NE of JCT Csah 48
CountyMarshall County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.52583, -95.7971
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1994)
Projected traffic6 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Service RD over Jud Ditch # 21 Br a built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD over Jud Ditch # 21 Br a in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Service RD over Jud Ditch # 21 Br a carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Service RD over Jud Ditch # 21 Br a?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Service RD over Jud Ditch # 21 Br a?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.