US Bridges

T 256 over Jud Ditch # 7

PoorPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. L9764

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 256 over Jud Ditch # 7 is a steel culvert carrying T 256 over Jud Ditch # 7 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 256
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 256
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.51257, -94.22777
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1986)
Projected traffic30 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$337.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 256 over Jud Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 256 over Jud Ditch # 7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 256 over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 256 over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns T 256 over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.