US Bridges

Service RD over Jud Ditch # 7

PoorClosed to traffic

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of Csah 3 · Structure no. R0092

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2011
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service RD over Jud Ditch # 7 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service RD over Jud Ditch # 7 in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesService RD
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location0.7 MI N of Csah 3
CountyWatonwan County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.06156, -94.38036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2011
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$450 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service RD over Jud Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD over Jud Ditch # 7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2011.

How much traffic does Service RD over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Service RD over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.