US Bridges

T 179 over Jud Ditch # 36

Poor

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. L8767

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 179 over Jud Ditch # 36 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 179 over Jud Ditch # 36 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 179
CrossesJud Ditch # 36
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 68
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.39266, -95.39042
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1971)
Projected traffic24 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$538 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 179 over Jud Ditch # 36 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 179 over Jud Ditch # 36 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does T 179 over Jud Ditch # 36 carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 179 over Jud Ditch # 36?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 179 over Jud Ditch # 36?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.