US Bridges

Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 18; 40

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 91582

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 18; 40 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 18; 40 in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMn 22
CrossesJud Ditch # 18; 40
Location1.1 MI N of JCT TH 19
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates44.56888, -94.22647
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 # 18; 40 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 18; 40 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 18; 40 carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 18; 40?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Mn 22 over Jud Ditch # 18; 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.