US Bridges

US 75 over Jud Ditch # 11

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 6382

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Jud Ditch # 11 is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Jud Ditch # 11 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesJud Ditch # 11
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 55
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.04769, -96.49398
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks35%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 over Jud Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over Jud Ditch # 11 carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Jud Ditch # 11?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns US 75 over Jud Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.