US Bridges

T 18 over Jud Ditch # 14

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 51J06

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 18 over Jud Ditch # 14 is a concrete culvert carrying T 18 over Jud Ditch # 14 in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 18
CrossesJud Ditch # 14
Location1.0 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates43.97904, -95.92382
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1990)
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 18 over Jud Ditch # 14 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 18 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 18 over Jud Ditch # 14 carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 18 over Jud Ditch # 14?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns T 18 over Jud Ditch # 14?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.