US Bridges

Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 1A

Good

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT 356th St. · Structure no. 52516

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 1A is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 1A in Nicollet County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesJud Ditch # 1A
Location0.6 MI N of JCT 356th St.
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.44328, -94.12019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 3 over Jud Ditch # 1A built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 1A 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 Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 1A carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 1A?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 1A?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.