US Bridges

T 160 over Jud Ditch # 3

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 91855

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 160 over Jud Ditch # 3 is a concrete culvert carrying T 160 over Jud Ditch # 3 in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 160
CrossesJud Ditch # 3
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates43.67918, -95.21537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1988)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$76 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 160 over Jud Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 160 over Jud Ditch # 3 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 160 over Jud Ditch # 3 carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 160 over Jud Ditch # 3?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 160 over Jud Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.