US Bridges

CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 29

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 41508

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 29 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 29 in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 126
CrossesJud Ditch # 29
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.4301, -96.13985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 29 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 29 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 29 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 29?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over Jud Ditch # 29?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.