US Bridges

Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · 7.3 MI W of N JCT TH 35 · Structure no. 91545

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCsah 2
CrossesJud Ditch # 24 Br 6
Location7.3 MI W of N JCT TH 35
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates44.08918, -93.39068
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.