US Bridges

T 267 over CO Ditch # 7

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI NE of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. L5477

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 267 over CO Ditch # 7 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 267 over CO Ditch # 7 in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 267
CrossesCO Ditch # 7
Location1.4 MI NE of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 267
Coordinates44.18706, -94.39407
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1973)
Projected traffic20 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 267 over CO Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 267 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 267 over CO Ditch # 7 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 267 over CO Ditch # 7?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 267 over CO Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.