US Bridges

T 353 over Jud Ditch # 8

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 76J14

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 353 over Jud Ditch # 8 is a concrete culvert carrying T 353 over Jud Ditch # 8 in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 353
CrossesJud Ditch # 8
Location0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 353
Coordinates45.2679, -95.78377
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2004)
Projected traffic5 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 353 over Jud Ditch # 8 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 353 over Jud Ditch # 8 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 353 over Jud Ditch # 8 carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 353 over Jud Ditch # 8?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 353 over Jud Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.