US Bridges

T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7

PoorPosted for load

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 34501

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2002 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 785
CrossesJud Ditch # 7
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 785
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.90576, -95.23085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2002)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$154 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.