US Bridges

Mn 23 over Judicial Ditch #24

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of Hanley Falls · Structure no. 87X04

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,636
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 23 over Judicial Ditch #24 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 23 over Judicial Ditch #24 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesMn 23
CrossesJudicial Ditch #24
Location1.0 MI S of Hanley Falls
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates44.67693, -95.62858
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic3,636 (2021)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 23 over Judicial Ditch #24 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 23 over Judicial Ditch #24 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 23 over Judicial Ditch #24 carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Mn 23 over Judicial Ditch #24?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 23 over Judicial Ditch #24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.