US Bridges

T 331 over Jud Ditch # 2 Lat 2

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 74526

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 331 over Jud Ditch # 2 Lat 2 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 331 over Jud Ditch # 2 Lat 2 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 331
CrossesJud Ditch # 2 Lat 2
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 331
Coordinates43.92306, -93.28614
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 331 over Jud Ditch # 2 Lat 2 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 331 over Jud Ditch # 2 Lat 2 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 331 over Jud Ditch # 2 Lat 2 carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T 331 over Jud Ditch # 2 Lat 2?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 331 over Jud Ditch # 2 Lat 2?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.