US Bridges

T 105 over Jud Ditch # 14

FairPosted for load

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR90 · Structure no. L6692

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 105 over Jud Ditch # 14 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 105 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 105
CrossesJud Ditch # 14
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR90
RouteCounty Highway 105
CountyTraverse County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.88958, -96.35834
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1986)
Projected traffic10 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$269 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 105 over Jud Ditch # 14 built?

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

What condition is T 105 over Jud Ditch # 14 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 105 over Jud Ditch # 14 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 105 over Jud Ditch # 14?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 105 over Jud Ditch # 14?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.