US Bridges

CR 141 over Jud Ditch # 53

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 93491

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 141 over Jud Ditch # 53 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 141 over Jud Ditch # 53 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 141
CrossesJud Ditch # 53
Location0.9 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 141
Coordinates47.43987, -96.70819
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic15 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 CR 141 over Jud Ditch # 53 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 141 over Jud Ditch # 53 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 CR 141 over Jud Ditch # 53 carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 141 over Jud Ditch # 53?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 141 over Jud Ditch # 53?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.