US Bridges

Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 36

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT TH 263 · Structure no. 46524

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 36 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 36 in Martin 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 14
CrossesJud Ditch # 36
Location1.9 MI E of JCT TH 263
RouteCounty Highway 14
CountyMartin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.57288, -94.57237
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic125 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 14 over Jud Ditch # 36 built?

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

What condition is Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 36 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 36 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 36?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 14 over Jud Ditch # 36?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.