US Bridges

Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 13

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI E of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 83J18

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 13 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 13 in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 3
CrossesJud Ditch # 13
Location2.3 MI E of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates44.06554, -94.50262
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2016)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
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 Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 13 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 13 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 13?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 3 over Jud Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.