US Bridges

CR 70 over Jud Ditch # 36;BR 14

Poor

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 64513

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Jud Ditch # 36;BR 14 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 70 over Jud Ditch # 36;BR 14 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 70
CrossesJud Ditch # 36;BR 14
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.38434, -95.18061
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 closed3.1 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 70 over Jud Ditch # 36;BR 14 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Jud Ditch # 36;BR 14 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Jud Ditch # 36;BR 14 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 70 over Jud Ditch # 36;BR 14?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 70 over Jud Ditch # 36;BR 14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.