US Bridges

T 33 over Joint Ditch # 1

Good

Carver County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. L9647

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying T 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 in Carver County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 33
CrossesJoint Ditch # 1
Location0.7 MI S of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyCarver County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.89603, -94.00206
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic66 (2014)
Projected traffic66 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 33 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 33 over Joint Ditch # 1 carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 33 over Joint Ditch # 1?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 33 over Joint Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.