US Bridges

Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 30

Good

Pennington County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 65 · Structure no. 57508

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 30 is a concrete slab carrying Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 30 in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 155 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesJud Ditch # 30
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates48.16654, -96.15219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic155 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 18 over Jud Ditch # 30 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 30 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 30 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 30?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 30?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.