US Bridges

CR 228 over Jud Ditch # 75

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 60530

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 228 over Jud Ditch # 75 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 228 over Jud Ditch # 75 in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 228
CrossesJud Ditch # 75
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.10783, -96.93344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
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 228 over Jud Ditch # 75 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 228 over Jud Ditch # 75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 228 over Jud Ditch # 75 carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 228 over Jud Ditch # 75?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 228 over Jud Ditch # 75?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.