US Bridges

T 104 over Jud Ditch # 14

PoorClosed to traffic

Traverse County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT CSAH16 · Structure no. L6689

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2012
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 104 over Jud Ditch # 14 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 104 over Jud Ditch # 14 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 104
CrossesJud Ditch # 14
Location1.0 MI S of JCT CSAH16
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates45.88997, -96.31651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2012
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1986)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$404 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 104 over Jud Ditch # 14 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 104 over Jud Ditch # 14 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2012.

How much traffic does T 104 over Jud Ditch # 14 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 104 over Jud Ditch # 14?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 104 over Jud Ditch # 14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.