US Bridges

T 324 over Jud Ditch # 1

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 97104

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 324 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying T 324 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 324
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 324
Coordinates46.6522, -96.67388
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1986)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
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 324 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 324 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does T 324 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 324 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 324 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.