US Bridges

Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1

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Mower County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 50K18

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.65174, -92.56947
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
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 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.