US Bridges

T 38 over Jud Ditch # 8

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 95058

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 38 over Jud Ditch # 8 is a concrete culvert carrying T 38 over Jud Ditch # 8 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 38
CrossesJud Ditch # 8
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.60191, -95.08186
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1988)
Projected traffic35 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$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 38 over Jud Ditch # 8 built?

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

What condition is T 38 over Jud Ditch # 8 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 38 over Jud Ditch # 8 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 38 over Jud Ditch # 8?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 38 over Jud Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.