US Bridges

T 60 over Jud Ditch # 3

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 91912

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 60 over Jud Ditch # 3 is a concrete culvert carrying T 60 over Jud Ditch # 3 in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 60
CrossesJud Ditch # 3
Location1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 60
Coordinates43.68898, -95.28408
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1988)
Projected traffic25 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$77 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 60 over Jud Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 60 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 60 over Jud Ditch # 3 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 60 over Jud Ditch # 3?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns T 60 over Jud Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.