US Bridges

CR 56 over Judicial Ditch # 15

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI N of JCT US 212 · Structure no. 65567

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 56 over Judicial Ditch # 15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 56 over Judicial Ditch # 15 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 56
CrossesJudicial Ditch # 15
Location1.6 MI N of JCT US 212
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates44.75539, -94.57946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic109 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 56 over Judicial Ditch # 15 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 56 over Judicial Ditch # 15 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 56 over Judicial Ditch # 15 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 56 over Judicial Ditch # 15?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 56 over Judicial Ditch # 15?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.