US Bridges

T 197 over Jud Ditch # 32

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 96485

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 197 over Jud Ditch # 32 is a concrete culvert carrying T 197 over Jud Ditch # 32 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 197
CrossesJud Ditch # 32
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.55177, -95.29892
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1987)
Projected traffic48 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 197 over Jud Ditch # 32 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 197 over Jud Ditch # 32 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 197 over Jud Ditch # 32 carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 197 over Jud Ditch # 32?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns T 197 over Jud Ditch # 32?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.