US Bridges

T 506 over Jud Ditch # 8

Fair

Beltrami County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 72 · Structure no. R0065

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 506 over Jud Ditch # 8 is a concrete culvert carrying T 506 over Jud Ditch # 8 in Beltrami County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT 506
CrossesJud Ditch # 8
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 72
RouteCounty Highway 506
CountyBeltrami County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.15598, -94.50979
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1970)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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 T 506 over Jud Ditch # 8 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 506 over Jud Ditch # 8 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 506 over Jud Ditch # 8 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 506 over Jud Ditch # 8?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 506 over Jud Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.