US Bridges

CR 133 over Jud Ditch # 1

Fair

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT CSAH10 · Structure no. 4978

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 133 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 133 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 133
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location0.7 MI N of JCT CSAH10
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyWatonwan County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.91649, -94.83937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$84 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 133 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 133 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 CR 133 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 133 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 133 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.