US Bridges

T 16 over Jud Ditch # 1

Fair

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT CR 133 · Structure no. L9785

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 16 over Jud Ditch # 1 is a steel culvert carrying T 16 over Jud Ditch # 1 in Watonwan 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 16
CrossesJud Ditch # 1
Location0.9 MI W of JCT CR 133
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyWatonwan County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.92031, -94.8568
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1985)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 16 over Jud Ditch # 1 built?

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

What condition is T 16 over Jud Ditch # 1 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 16 over Jud Ditch # 1 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 16 over Jud Ditch # 1?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns T 16 over Jud Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.