US Bridges

T 107 over Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT TH 40 · Structure no. 12542

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 107 over Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying T 107 over Ditch in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 107
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 MI N of JCT TH 40
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates45.12622, -95.45179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1973)
Projected traffic23 by 2029
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 107 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 107 over Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 107 over Ditch carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 107 over Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 107 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.