US Bridges

Csah 39 over Jud Ditch # 56

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT CO Rd. 15 · Structure no. 54J01

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 39 over Jud Ditch # 56 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 39 over Jud Ditch # 56 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 39
CrossesJud Ditch # 56
Location1.1 MI E of JCT CO Rd. 15
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates47.18024, -96.70931
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2016)
Projected traffic680 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 39 over Jud Ditch # 56 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 39 over Jud Ditch # 56 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 39 over Jud Ditch # 56 carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 39 over Jud Ditch # 56?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Csah 39 over Jud Ditch # 56?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.