US Bridges

T 36 over CO Ditch # 11 Br #2

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT TH277 · Structure no. 12J15

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 36 over CO Ditch # 11 Br #2 is a concrete culvert carrying T 36 over CO Ditch # 11 Br #2 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 36
CrossesCO Ditch # 11 Br #2
Location0.4 MI E of JCT TH277
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.99221, -95.46437
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2002)
Projected traffic18 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 36 over CO Ditch # 11 Br #2 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 36 over CO Ditch # 11 Br #2 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 36 over CO Ditch # 11 Br #2 carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 36 over CO Ditch # 11 Br #2?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).

Who owns T 36 over CO Ditch # 11 Br #2?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.