US Bridges

Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 6

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 93340

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 6 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 6 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 34
CrossesCO Ditch # 6
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates47.39812, -96.19592
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2021)
Projected traffic65 by 2041
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 Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 6 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 6 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 6 carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 6?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 34 over CO Ditch # 6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.