US Bridges

Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · WB over Jud Ditch # 76 · Structure no. 32005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 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 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2038. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 60
CrossesJud Ditch # 76
LocationWB over Jud Ditch # 76
RouteState Highway 60
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.73414, -95.41721
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2038
Trucks18%
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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 60 over Jud Ditch # 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.