US Bridges

T 126 over Jud Ditch # 12

Poor

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 0.1 E of JCT TH9 · Structure no. L7343

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 126 over Jud Ditch # 12 is a concrete culvert carrying T 126 over Jud Ditch # 12 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 126
CrossesJud Ditch # 12
Location0.1 E of JCT TH9
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates46.05036, -96.35825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1970)
Projected traffic6 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 126 over Jud Ditch # 12 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 126 over Jud Ditch # 12 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 126 over Jud Ditch # 12 carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 126 over Jud Ditch # 12?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 126 over Jud Ditch # 12?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.