US Bridges

T 178 over Jud Ditch # 56

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 122 · Structure no. R0061

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 178 over Jud Ditch # 56 is a concrete culvert carrying T 178 over Jud Ditch # 56 in Norman 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 178
CrossesJud Ditch # 56
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR 122
RouteCounty Highway 178
Coordinates47.16581, -96.69172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (1986)
Projected traffic16 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 178 over Jud Ditch # 56 built?

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

What condition is T 178 over Jud Ditch # 56 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T 178 over Jud Ditch # 56 carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 178 over Jud Ditch # 56?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 178 over Jud Ditch # 56?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.