US Bridges

T 116 over CO Ditch # 2; 3

Fair

Carver County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 10520

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 116 over CO Ditch # 2; 3 is a concrete culvert carrying T 116 over CO Ditch # 2; 3 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 5 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 116
CrossesCO Ditch # 2; 3
Location1.5 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates44.81061, -93.76007
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2014)
Projected traffic109 by 2032
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

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 116 over CO Ditch # 2; 3 built?

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

What condition is T 116 over CO Ditch # 2; 3 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 116 over CO Ditch # 2; 3 carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 116 over CO Ditch # 2; 3?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 116 over CO Ditch # 2; 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.