US Bridges

Mn 68 over Jud Ditch # 14; 15

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of Milroy · Structure no. 91628

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,384
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 68 over Jud Ditch # 14; 15 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 68 over Jud Ditch # 14; 15 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,384 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 68
CrossesJud Ditch # 14; 15
Location0.5 MI S of Milroy
RouteState Highway 68
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.40666, -95.55338
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,384 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 68 over Jud Ditch # 14; 15 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 68 over Jud Ditch # 14; 15 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 68 over Jud Ditch # 14; 15 carry?

About 1,384 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 68 over Jud Ditch # 14; 15?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Mn 68 over Jud Ditch # 14; 15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.