US Bridges

Csah 22 over CO Ditch # 11

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 135 · Structure no. 54505

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 22 over CO Ditch # 11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 22 over CO Ditch # 11 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 22
CrossesCO Ditch # 11
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 135
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates47.41186, -96.55886
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2008)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 22 over CO Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 22 over CO Ditch # 11 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 22 over CO Ditch # 11 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Csah 22 over CO Ditch # 11?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 22 over CO Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.