US Bridges

US 75 over Jud Ditch @ 10

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of Donaldson · Structure no. 35X02

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Jud Ditch @ 10 is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Jud Ditch @ 10 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesJud Ditch @ 10
Location1.0 MI S of Donaldson
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.55759, -96.89422
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 over Jud Ditch @ 10 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Jud Ditch @ 10 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does US 75 over Jud Ditch @ 10 carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Jud Ditch @ 10?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 75 over Jud Ditch @ 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.