US Bridges

CR 88 over Jud Ditch # 18

Good

Pennington County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 65 · Structure no. 91778

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 88 over Jud Ditch # 18 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 88 over Jud Ditch # 18 in Pennington 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 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 88
CrossesJud Ditch # 18
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates48.16448, -95.91769
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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
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 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2011)
Projected traffic5 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 88 over Jud Ditch # 18 built?

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

What condition is CR 88 over Jud Ditch # 18 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 CR 88 over Jud Ditch # 18 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 88 over Jud Ditch # 18?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 88 over Jud Ditch # 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.