US Bridges

Csah 43 over Jud Ditch # 24

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 87003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 43 over Jud Ditch # 24 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Csah 43 over Jud Ditch # 24 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 43
CrossesJud Ditch # 24
Location2.3 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.67738, -95.62957
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
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 43 over Jud Ditch # 24 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 43 over Jud Ditch # 24 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 43 over Jud Ditch # 24 carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 43 over Jud Ditch # 24?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 43 over Jud Ditch # 24?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.