US Bridges

Csah 35 over Whiskey Ditch

Fair

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 8555

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 35 over Whiskey Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 35 over Whiskey Ditch in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,300 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 35
CrossesWhiskey Ditch
Location1.0 MI W of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.63102, -95.61355
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2011)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
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 Csah 35 over Whiskey Ditch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 35 over Whiskey Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 35 over Whiskey Ditch carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Csah 35 over Whiskey Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Csah 35 over Whiskey Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.