US Bridges

Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 12

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 64530

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 12 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 12 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 5
CrossesJud Ditch # 12
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.32794, -95.4727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2015)
Projected traffic345 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 Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 12 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 12 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 Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 12 carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 12?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 5 over Jud Ditch # 12?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.