US Bridges

T 229 over Jud Ditch # 8

Fair

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. R0244

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 229 over Jud Ditch # 8 is a concrete culvert carrying T 229 over Jud Ditch # 8 in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 229
CrossesJud Ditch # 8
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountySwift County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.21404, -95.79688
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 traffic30 (1989)
Projected traffic30 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 229 over Jud Ditch # 8 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 229 over Jud Ditch # 8 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 229 over Jud Ditch # 8 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is T 229 over Jud Ditch # 8?

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

Who owns T 229 over Jud Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.