US Bridges

T 9 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 96293

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 9 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 is a concrete culvert carrying T 9 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 9
CrossesJud Ditch # 24 Br 6
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 9
Coordinates44.09424, -93.3869
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 9 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 9 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 9 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 9 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 9 over Jud Ditch # 24 Br 6?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.