US Bridges

Mn 220 over Jud Ditch # 1

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 3.1 MI S of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 91495

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 220 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a steel culvert carrying Mn 220 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Polk 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 220
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location3.1 MI S of JCT TH 1
RouteState Highway 220
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.15135, -96.99872
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2018)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

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 220 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

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

What condition is Mn 220 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 220 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 220 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns Mn 220 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.