US Bridges

Csah 45 over Jud Ditch # 2

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 74544

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
710
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 45 over Jud Ditch # 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 45 over Jud Ditch # 2 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 710 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 45
CrossesJud Ditch # 2
Location1.7 MI N of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates43.89535, -93.22615
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2019)
Projected traffic770 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 45 over Jud Ditch # 2 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 45 over Jud Ditch # 2 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 Csah 45 over Jud Ditch # 2 carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Csah 45 over Jud Ditch # 2?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 45 over Jud Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.