US Bridges

T 12 over Jud Ditch # 25

FairPosted for load

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. L5596

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 12 over Jud Ditch # 25 is a steel culvert carrying T 12 over Jud Ditch # 25 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 12
CrossesJud Ditch # 25
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.5141, -93.55018
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1973)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 12 over Jud Ditch # 25 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 12 over Jud Ditch # 25 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does T 12 over Jud Ditch # 25 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 12 over Jud Ditch # 25?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns T 12 over Jud Ditch # 25?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.