US Bridges

T 153 over Jud Ditch # 1

PoorClosed to traffic

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. L8734

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1974 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 153 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 153 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 153
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 153
Coordinates45.02265, -94.94183
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1974)
Projected traffic20 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 153 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 153 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 153 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is T 153 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T 153 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.