US Bridges

T 49 over CO Ditch # 11

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 12536

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 49 over CO Ditch # 11 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 49 over CO Ditch # 11 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 49
CrossesCO Ditch # 11
Location1.6 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates44.93418, -95.50142
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1973)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
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 49 over CO Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 49 over CO Ditch # 11 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 49 over CO Ditch # 11 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 49 over CO Ditch # 11?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 49 over CO Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.