US Bridges

Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 13

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 93260

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCsah 6
CrossesJud Ditch # 13
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates44.10886, -94.56629
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 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 traffic375 (2016)
Projected traffic375 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 Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 6 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 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 13?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Csah 6 over Jud Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.