US Bridges

CR 71 over Jud Ditch # 9

PoorPosted for load

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 93245

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 71 over Jud Ditch # 9 is a steel culvert carrying CR 71 over Jud Ditch # 9 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 71
CrossesJud Ditch # 9
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.28301, -95.56391
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic10 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$337 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 71 over Jud Ditch # 9 built?

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

What condition is CR 71 over Jud Ditch # 9 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 71 over Jud Ditch # 9 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 71 over Jud Ditch # 9?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 71 over Jud Ditch # 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.