US Bridges

Csah 7 over Jud Ditch # 11

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Minnesota · 5.4 MI E of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 7446

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 7 over Jud Ditch # 11 is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Csah 7 over Jud Ditch # 11 in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 7
CrossesJud Ditch # 11
Location5.4 MI E of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyMarshall County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.28751, -95.99271
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic45 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$103 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 7 over Jud Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 7 over Jud Ditch # 11 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 7 over Jud Ditch # 11 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 7 over Jud Ditch # 11?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 7 over Jud Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.