US Bridges

T 18 over Jd 11

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI N of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 72533

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 18 over Jd 11 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 18 over Jd 11 in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 18
CrossesJd 11
Location2.1 MI N of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 18
Coordinates44.67484, -94.59931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (1995)
Projected traffic13 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 18 over Jd 11 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 18 over Jd 11 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 18 over Jd 11 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 18 over Jd 11?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 18 over Jd 11?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.