US Bridges

T 52 over CO Ditch # 11

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 97055

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 52 over CO Ditch # 11 is a concrete culvert carrying T 52 over CO Ditch # 11 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 52
CrossesCO Ditch # 11
Location0.3 MI W of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates44.91962, -95.47968
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (1990)
Projected traffic82 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 52 over CO Ditch # 11 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 52 over CO Ditch # 11 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 52 over CO Ditch # 11 carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 52 over CO Ditch # 11?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 52 over CO Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.