US Bridges

T 144 over Jud Ditch # 30

Good

Pennington County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 65 · Structure no. 57510

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 144 over Jud Ditch # 30 is a concrete slab carrying T 144 over Jud Ditch # 30 in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 144
CrossesJud Ditch # 30
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 65
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates48.16566, -96.09006
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (1971)
Projected traffic2 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 144 over Jud Ditch # 30 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 144 over Jud Ditch # 30 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 144 over Jud Ditch # 30 carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 144 over Jud Ditch # 30?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 144 over Jud Ditch # 30?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.