US Bridges

T 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 Br a

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI W of JCT TH 254 · Structure no. 22556

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 Br a is a wood or timber slab carrying T 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 Br a 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 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 6
CrossesJud Ditch # 13 Br a
Location1.6 MI W of JCT TH 254
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.52883, -93.95919
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1986)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 Br a built?

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

What condition is T 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 Br a 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 Br a carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 Br a?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 6 over Jud Ditch # 13 Br a?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.