US Bridges

T 1 over Jud Ditch # 7

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 22580

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 in Faribault 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 1
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location2.7 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates43.51466, -94.22151
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (1970)
Projected traffic28 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 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 built?

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

What condition is T 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 1 over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 1 over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 1 over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.