US Bridges

Csah 11 over CO Ditch #31

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 65J87

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 11 over CO Ditch #31 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 11 over CO Ditch #31 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 11
CrossesCO Ditch #31
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates44.83268, -95.12131
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic300 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 Csah 11 over CO Ditch #31 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 11 over CO Ditch #31 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 11 over CO Ditch #31 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 11 over CO Ditch #31?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Csah 11 over CO Ditch #31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.