US Bridges

T 126 over Jud Ditch # 3

Fair

Traverse County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT CR 89 · Structure no. L9783

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 126 over Jud Ditch # 3 is a concrete culvert carrying T 126 over Jud Ditch # 3 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 126
CrossesJud Ditch # 3
Location1.0 MI E of JCT CR 89
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates45.97813, -96.37023
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 126 over Jud Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 126 over Jud Ditch # 3 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 126 over Jud Ditch # 3 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 126 over Jud Ditch # 3?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 126 over Jud Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.