US Bridges

T 260 over Jud Ditch # 7

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 3.9 MI W of JCT CR 102 · Structure no. 22J57

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 260 over Jud Ditch # 7 is a concrete culvert carrying T 260 over Jud Ditch # 7 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 260
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location3.9 MI W of JCT CR 102
RouteCounty Highway 260
Coordinates43.50009, -94.24545
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 260 over Jud Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 260 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 260 over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T 260 over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns T 260 over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.