US Bridges

T 203 over Jud Ditch # 13

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 22586

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 203 over Jud Ditch # 13 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 203 over Jud Ditch # 13 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 203
CrossesJud Ditch # 13
Location1.5 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates43.56512, -93.96811
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1986)
Projected traffic25 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 203 over Jud Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 203 over Jud Ditch # 13 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 203 over Jud Ditch # 13 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 203 over Jud Ditch # 13?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 203 over Jud Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.