US Bridges

Csah 52 over Jud Ditch # 3-5

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 2.8 MI NW of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 96476

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over Jud Ditch # 3-5 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 52 over Jud Ditch # 3-5 in Wilkin 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 818 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesJud Ditch # 3-5
Location2.8 MI NW of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates46.58832, -96.39281
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic818 (2022)
Projected traffic680 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 52 over Jud Ditch # 3-5 built?

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

What condition is Csah 52 over Jud Ditch # 3-5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over Jud Ditch # 3-5 carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 52 over Jud Ditch # 3-5?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Csah 52 over Jud Ditch # 3-5?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.