US Bridges

CR 55 over Jud Ditch # 11

PoorPosted for load

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT CR 54 · Structure no. 81509

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 55 over Jud Ditch # 11 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 55 over Jud Ditch # 11 in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 55
CrossesJud Ditch # 11
Location0.2 MI W of JCT CR 54
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.10909, -93.72262
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2008)
Projected traffic145 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 55 over Jud Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 55 over Jud Ditch # 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 55 over Jud Ditch # 11 carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 55 over Jud Ditch # 11?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 55 over Jud Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.