US Bridges

T 137 over Jud Ditch # 30

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. L5960

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 137 over Jud Ditch # 30 is a concrete culvert carrying T 137 over Jud Ditch # 30 in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 137
CrossesJud Ditch # 30
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates44.29898, -94.75595
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (1973)
Projected traffic129 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 T 137 over Jud Ditch # 30 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 137 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 137 over Jud Ditch # 30 carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 137 over Jud Ditch # 30?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 137 over Jud Ditch # 30?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.