US Bridges

T 31 over Joint Ditch # 1

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI S of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 10513

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 31 over Joint Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying T 31 over Joint Ditch # 1 in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 31
CrossesJoint Ditch # 1
Location2.6 MI S of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.93985, -94.00218
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2014)
Projected traffic65 by 2032
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

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 31 over Joint Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 31 over Joint Ditch # 1 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 31 over Joint Ditch # 1 carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 31 over Joint Ditch # 1?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 31 over Joint Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.