US Bridges

T 89 over CO Ditch # 7

Fair

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI NE of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 707

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 89 over CO Ditch # 7 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 89 over CO Ditch # 7 in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 89
CrossesCO Ditch # 7
Location1.8 MI NE of JCT TH 15
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates44.18944, -94.40916
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (1973)
Projected traffic51 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 89 over CO Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 89 over CO Ditch # 7 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 89 over CO Ditch # 7 carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 89 over CO Ditch # 7?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 89 over CO Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.