US Bridges

Csah 40 over Jud Ditch # 24

FairPosted for load

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 87519

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 40 over Jud Ditch # 24 is a wood or timber slab carrying Csah 40 over Jud Ditch # 24 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 40
CrossesJud Ditch # 24
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.65484, -95.66592
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2021)
Projected traffic190 by 2041
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 Csah 40 over Jud Ditch # 24 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Csah 40 over Jud Ditch # 24 carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 40 over Jud Ditch # 24?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 40 over Jud Ditch # 24?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.