US Bridges

T 13 over Jud Ditch # 6

Fair

Nicollet County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT 515th. Av · Structure no. 52505

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 13 over Jud Ditch # 6 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 13 over Jud Ditch # 6 in Nicollet 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 13
CrossesJud Ditch # 6
Location0.3 MI W of JCT 515th. Av
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyNicollet County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.45669, -94.30797
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1971)
Projected traffic65 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 13 over Jud Ditch # 6 built?

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

What condition is T 13 over Jud Ditch # 6 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 13 over Jud Ditch # 6 carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 13 over Jud Ditch # 6?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 13 over Jud Ditch # 6?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.