US Bridges

Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 8

Fair

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CSAH17 · Structure no. 89460

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 8 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 8 in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 8
CrossesJud Ditch # 8
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CSAH17
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountySwift County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.22448, -95.78661
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic80 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$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 8 built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 8 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 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 8 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 8?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Csah 8 over Jud Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.