US Bridges

T 235 over Jud Ditch # 13

GoodPosted for load

Pennington County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 95322

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 235 over Jud Ditch # 13 is a steel culvert carrying T 235 over Jud Ditch # 13 in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 235
CrossesJud Ditch # 13
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates48.16429, -95.76579
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1971)
Projected traffic22 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 235 over Jud Ditch # 13 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 235 over Jud Ditch # 13 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 235 over Jud Ditch # 13 carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 235 over Jud Ditch # 13?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns T 235 over Jud Ditch # 13?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.