US Bridges

Csah 13 over Jud Ditch # 50

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 46540

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 13 over Jud Ditch # 50 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 13 over Jud Ditch # 50 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 13
CrossesJud Ditch # 50
Location1.5 MI S of JCT TH 4
RouteCounty Highway 13
Coordinates43.62851, -94.73437
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic640 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 13 over Jud Ditch # 50 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 13 over Jud Ditch # 50 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 13 over Jud Ditch # 50 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Csah 13 over Jud Ditch # 50?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 13 over Jud Ditch # 50?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.