US Bridges

T 155 over Jud Ditch #56

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI S of JCT Csah 39 · Structure no. 14K31

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 155 over Jud Ditch #56 is a concrete culvert carrying T 155 over Jud Ditch #56 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 155
CrossesJud Ditch #56
Location2.0 MI S of JCT Csah 39
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates47.15123, -96.54348
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic53 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 155 over Jud Ditch #56 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 155 over Jud Ditch #56 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 155 over Jud Ditch #56 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 155 over Jud Ditch #56?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 155 over Jud Ditch #56?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.