US Bridges

T 339 over Jud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2

Fair

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 158 · Structure no. L8775

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 339 over Jud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 339 over Jud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 339
CrossesJud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 158
RouteCounty Highway 339
Coordinates47.41173, -96.68754
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (1986)
Projected traffic9 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 339 over Jud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 339 over Jud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 339 over Jud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2 carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 339 over Jud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 339 over Jud Ditch # 53 Lat # 2?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.