US Bridges

T 100 over CO Ditch # 22

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 12544

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 100 over CO Ditch # 22 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 100 over CO Ditch # 22 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 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.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 100
CrossesCO Ditch # 22
Location1.1 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 100
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.04879, -95.57432
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1991)
Projected traffic22 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 100 over CO Ditch # 22 built?

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

What condition is T 100 over CO Ditch # 22 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 100 over CO Ditch # 22 carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 100 over CO Ditch # 22?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 100 over CO Ditch # 22?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.