US Bridges

Csah 4 over Jud Ditch # 1

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT 370th. ST · Structure no. 52513

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 4 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 4 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCsah 4
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location0.1 MI S of JCT 370th. ST
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates44.41083, -94.2508
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 4 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 4 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 4 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 4 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 4 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.