US Bridges

Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 1

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NE of Pipestone · Structure no. 59002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,921
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,921 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 23
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location0.2 MI NE of Pipestone
RouteState Highway 23
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.00321, -96.30682
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,921 (2022)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 3,921 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 23 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.