US Bridges

T 26 over Joint Ditch # 1

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.09 MI E of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 10J50

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 26 over Joint Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying T 26 over Joint Ditch # 1 in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT 26
CrossesJoint Ditch # 1
Location0.09 MI E of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.90659, -93.97571
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 26 over Joint Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 26 over Joint Ditch # 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 26 over Joint Ditch # 1 carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is T 26 over Joint Ditch # 1?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 26 over Joint Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.