US Bridges

T 172 over Jud Ditch # 26

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 95982

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 172 over Jud Ditch # 26 is a concrete culvert carrying T 172 over Jud Ditch # 26 in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 172
CrossesJud Ditch # 26
Location3.1 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates43.83425, -95.5303
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (1986)
Projected traffic31 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 172 over Jud Ditch # 26 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 172 over Jud Ditch # 26 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 172 over Jud Ditch # 26 carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 172 over Jud Ditch # 26?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns T 172 over Jud Ditch # 26?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.