US Bridges

CR 54 over Jud Ditch # 15

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 212 · Structure no. 65J56

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 54 over Jud Ditch # 15 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 54 over Jud Ditch # 15 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 54
CrossesJud Ditch # 15
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 212
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.7424, -94.62972
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic162 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 54 over Jud Ditch # 15 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 54 over Jud 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 54 over Jud Ditch # 15 carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 54 over Jud Ditch # 15?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 54 over Jud Ditch # 15?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.