US Bridges

CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI NW of JCT 425th Av · Structure no. 52515

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2039. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 52
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location1.2 MI NW of JCT 425th Av
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates44.43572, -94.14262
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (26 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic65 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (26 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 52 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.