US Bridges

T 142 over Jud Ditch # 10

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 97291

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 142 over Jud Ditch # 10 is a concrete culvert carrying T 142 over Jud Ditch # 10 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 142
CrossesJud Ditch # 10
Location0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.60053, -95.55981
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (1995)
Projected traffic19 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 142 over Jud Ditch # 10 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 142 over Jud Ditch # 10 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 142 over Jud Ditch # 10 carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 142 over Jud Ditch # 10?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns T 142 over Jud Ditch # 10?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.