US Bridges

Csah 52 over Upper Jud Ditch # 3 Br #

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI SE of Barnesville · Structure no. 96769

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
818
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 52 over Upper Jud Ditch # 3 Br # is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 52 over Upper Jud Ditch # 3 Br # 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 7 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 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCsah 52
CrossesUpper Jud Ditch # 3 Br #
Location2.7 MI SE of Barnesville
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates46.61462, -96.40454
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Upper Jud Ditch # 3 Br # built?

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

What condition is Csah 52 over Upper Jud Ditch # 3 Br # 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 52 over Upper Jud Ditch # 3 Br # carry?

About 818 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Csah 52 over Upper Jud Ditch # 3 Br #?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Csah 52 over Upper Jud Ditch # 3 Br #?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.