US Bridges

T 44 over Jud Ditch # 14

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. 51514

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 44 over Jud Ditch # 14 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 44 over Jud Ditch # 14 in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 44
CrossesJud Ditch # 14
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 28
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates44.00783, -95.89339
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (1990)
Projected traffic21 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 44 over Jud Ditch # 14 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 44 over Jud Ditch # 14 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 44 over Jud Ditch # 14 carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 44 over Jud Ditch # 14?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 44 over Jud Ditch # 14?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.