US Bridges

T 106 over Jud Ditch # 13

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI W of JCT TH 254 · Structure no. 91361

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 106 over Jud Ditch # 13 is a steel culvert carrying T 106 over Jud Ditch # 13 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 106
CrossesJud Ditch # 13
Location1.3 MI W of JCT TH 254
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.55781, -93.95402
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1986)
Projected traffic35 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$325 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 106 over Jud Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 106 over Jud Ditch # 13 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 106 over Jud Ditch # 13 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 106 over Jud Ditch # 13?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 106 over Jud Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.