US Bridges

Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 10.0 MI NE of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 32004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76 in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMn 60
CrossesJud Ditch # 76
Location10.0 MI NE of JCT TH 90
RouteState Highway 60
Coordinates43.73404, -95.41691
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76 carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.