US Bridges

CR 128 over Creek from Jud Ditch # 1

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CSAH10 · Structure no. 96939

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 128 over Creek from Jud Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 128 over Creek from Jud Ditch # 1 in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 128
CrossesCreek from Jud Ditch # 1
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CSAH10
RouteCounty Highway 128
Coordinates43.90462, -94.81944
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 128 over Creek from Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 128 over Creek from Jud Ditch # 1 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 CR 128 over Creek from Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 128 over Creek from Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 128 over Creek from Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.