US Bridges

Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 11

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 81511

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 11 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 2 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 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 2
CrossesJud Ditch # 11
Location1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.0799, -93.74143
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2016)
Projected traffic780 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 11 built?

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

What condition is Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 11 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 11 carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 11?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Csah 2 over Jud Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.