US Bridges

T 257 over Jud Ditch # 15

FairPosted for load

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 25 · Structure no. 65524

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 257 over Jud Ditch # 15 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 257 over Jud Ditch # 15 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 257
CrossesJud Ditch # 15
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 25
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.76578, -94.55904
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1971)
Projected traffic12 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 257 over Jud Ditch # 15 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 257 over Jud Ditch # 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 257 over Jud Ditch # 15 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 257 over Jud Ditch # 15?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T 257 over Jud Ditch # 15?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.