US Bridges

T 49 over Jud Ditch # 13

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. L5976

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
1981 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 49 over Jud Ditch # 13 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 49 over Jud Ditch # 13 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 49
CrossesJud Ditch # 13
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.53356, -93.90832
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1981)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 49 over Jud Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 49 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 49 over Jud Ditch # 13 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is T 49 over Jud Ditch # 13?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 49 over Jud Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.