US Bridges

Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 24

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 96923

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
297
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 24 is a concrete culvert carrying Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 24 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCsah 18
CrossesJud Ditch # 24
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 43
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates44.68829, -95.6332
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2021)
Projected traffic365 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 18 over Jud Ditch # 24 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 24 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 18 over Jud Ditch # 24 carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 24?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m).

Who owns Csah 18 over Jud Ditch # 24?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.