US Bridges

US 14 over Jud Ditch # 30

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 08002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Jud Ditch # 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Jud Ditch # 30 in Brown 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 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 2,572 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 14
CrossesJud Ditch # 30
Location1.7 MI W of JCT TH 4
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates44.28642, -94.74591
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,572 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 14 over Jud Ditch # 30 built?

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

What condition is US 14 over Jud Ditch # 30 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 14 over Jud Ditch # 30 carry?

About 2,572 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Jud Ditch # 30?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Jud Ditch # 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.