US Bridges

T 211 over Jud Ditch # 13

PoorPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 22549

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 211 over Jud Ditch # 13 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 211 over Jud Ditch # 13 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 211
CrossesJud Ditch # 13
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.55925, -93.98811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1986)
Projected traffic30 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$400 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 211 over Jud Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 211 over Jud Ditch # 13 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does T 211 over Jud Ditch # 13 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 211 over Jud Ditch # 13?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 211 over Jud Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.