US Bridges

Mn 4 over Judicial Ditch 30

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. 08X05

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 4 over Judicial Ditch 30 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 4 over Judicial Ditch 30 in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesMn 4
CrossesJudicial Ditch 30
Location1.3 MI S of JCT TH 68
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates44.27915, -94.72559
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,581 (2022)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 4 over Judicial Ditch 30 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 4 over Judicial 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 4 over Judicial Ditch 30 carry?

About 1,581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mn 4 over Judicial Ditch 30?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns Mn 4 over Judicial Ditch 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.