US Bridges

T 138 over Jud Ditch # 30

Fair

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. L6494

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
1985 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 138 over Jud Ditch # 30 is a concrete culvert carrying T 138 over Jud Ditch # 30 in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 138
CrossesJud Ditch # 30
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates44.32517, -94.7859
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (1985)
Projected traffic46 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 138 over Jud Ditch # 30 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 138 over Jud Ditch # 30 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 138 over Jud Ditch # 30 carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 138 over Jud Ditch # 30?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 138 over Jud Ditch # 30?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.