US Bridges

T 194 over Jud Ditch # 24

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 87J31

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 194 over Jud Ditch # 24 is a concrete culvert carrying T 194 over Jud Ditch # 24 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 26 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT 194
CrossesJud Ditch # 24
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.64704, -95.6862
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2005)
Projected traffic26 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 194 over Jud Ditch # 24 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 194 over Jud Ditch # 24 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T 194 over Jud Ditch # 24 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 194 over Jud Ditch # 24?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 194 over Jud Ditch # 24?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.