US Bridges

Mn 55 over Jud Ditch # 2

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI E of JCT Mn 9 · Structure no. 84X04

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
555
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 55 over Jud Ditch # 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 55 over Jud Ditch # 2 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 555 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesMn 55
CrossesJud Ditch # 2
Location3.8 MI E of JCT Mn 9
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates46.03589, -96.26619
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic555 (2022)
Projected traffic415 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 55 over Jud Ditch # 2 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 55 over Jud Ditch # 2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Mn 55 over Jud Ditch # 2 carry?

About 555 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Mn 55 over Jud Ditch # 2?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 55 over Jud Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.