US Bridges

CR 97 over Jud Ditch # 13

Good

Pennington County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT CR 63 · Structure no. 95878

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 97 over Jud Ditch # 13 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 97 over Jud Ditch # 13 in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 97
CrossesJud Ditch # 13
Location1.4 MI N of JCT CR 63
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyPennington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.15825, -95.68036
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic25 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 CR 97 over Jud Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 97 over Jud Ditch # 13 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does CR 97 over Jud Ditch # 13 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 97 over Jud Ditch # 13?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 97 over Jud Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.