US Bridges

T 184 over Jud Ditch# 21

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 87J35

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 184 over Jud Ditch# 21 is a concrete culvert carrying T 184 over Jud Ditch# 21 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 184
CrossesJud Ditch# 21
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 184
Coordinates44.8633, -95.70708
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2008)
Projected traffic28 by 2028
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 184 over Jud Ditch# 21 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 184 over Jud Ditch# 21 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does T 184 over Jud Ditch# 21 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is T 184 over Jud Ditch# 21?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 184 over Jud Ditch# 21?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.