US Bridges

CR 87 over Jud Ditch # 14

FairPosted for load

Traverse County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT CSAH16 · Structure no. 89677

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 87 over Jud Ditch # 14 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 87 over Jud Ditch # 14 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2039. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 87
CrossesJud Ditch # 14
Location1.0 MI S of JCT CSAH16
RouteCounty Highway 87
CountyTraverse County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.88885, -96.38629
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2008)
Projected traffic15 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 87 over Jud Ditch # 14 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87 over Jud Ditch # 14 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 87 over Jud Ditch # 14 carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 87 over Jud Ditch # 14?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87 over Jud Ditch # 14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.