US Bridges

CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 53

Fair

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 115 · Structure no. 54516

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 53 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 53 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 126
CrossesJud Ditch # 53
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 115
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.44071, -96.66618
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2008)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 126 over Jud Ditch # 53 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 53 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 53 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 53?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 53?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.