US Bridges

T 345 over Jud Ditch # 10

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 91907

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 345 over Jud Ditch # 10 is a concrete culvert carrying T 345 over Jud Ditch # 10 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 345
CrossesJud Ditch # 10
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates48.5879, -97.03528
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 (9.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (1991)
Projected traffic14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 345 over Jud Ditch # 10 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 345 over Jud Ditch # 10 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 345 over Jud Ditch # 10 carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 345 over Jud Ditch # 10?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 345 over Jud Ditch # 10?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.