US Bridges

T 345 over Jud Ditch # 3

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 96345

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 345 over Jud Ditch # 3 is a concrete culvert carrying T 345 over Jud Ditch # 3 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 345
CrossesJud Ditch # 3
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 345
Coordinates48.58791, -97.04066
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1991)
Projected traffic18 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

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 # 3 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 345 over Jud Ditch # 3 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does T 345 over Jud Ditch # 3 carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 345 over Jud Ditch # 3?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 345 over Jud Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.