US Bridges

T 68 over Jud Ditch # 11

Fair

Waseca County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 81512

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 68 over Jud Ditch # 11 is a concrete culvert carrying T 68 over Jud Ditch # 11 in Waseca County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 68
CrossesJud Ditch # 11
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyWaseca County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.07328, -93.75558
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 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 traffic28 (1969)
Projected traffic28 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 68 over Jud Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 68 over Jud Ditch # 11 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 68 over Jud Ditch # 11 carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 68 over Jud Ditch # 11?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 68 over Jud Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.