US Bridges

Csah 16 over Jud Ditch # 27

FairPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CR 70 · Structure no. 65521

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 16 over Jud Ditch # 27 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 16 over Jud Ditch # 27 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 610 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 16
CrossesJud Ditch # 27
Location0.2 MI N of JCT CR 70
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.79231, -94.77237
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2019)
Projected traffic610 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 16 over Jud Ditch # 27 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 16 over Jud Ditch # 27 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 16 over Jud Ditch # 27 carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 16 over Jud Ditch # 27?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 16 over Jud Ditch # 27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.