US Bridges

Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 20

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 5.8 MI S of JCT TH 5 · Structure no. 72X01

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 20 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 20 in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 22
CrossesJud Ditch # 20
Location5.8 MI S of JCT TH 5
RouteState Highway 22
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.47115, -94.21097
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2022)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 20 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 20 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 20 carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 20?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.