US Bridges

T 73 over Ditch

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 08547

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 73 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 73 over Ditch in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 73
CrossesDitch
Location1.6 MI S of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates44.27391, -94.7052
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2004)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 73 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 73 over Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 73 over Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 73 over Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 73 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.