US Bridges

T 77 over Jud Ditch # 15

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 65J03

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 77 over Jud Ditch # 15 is a concrete culvert carrying T 77 over Jud Ditch # 15 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 77
CrossesJud Ditch # 15
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 4
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates44.74605, -94.68916
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1999)
Projected traffic120 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$189 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 77 over Jud Ditch # 15 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 77 over Jud Ditch # 15 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 77 over Jud Ditch # 15 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 77 over Jud Ditch # 15?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns T 77 over Jud Ditch # 15?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.