US Bridges

T 61 over Ditch # 45

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 14J64

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 61 over Ditch # 45 is a concrete culvert carrying T 61 over Ditch # 45 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 61
CrossesDitch # 45
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates47.10817, -96.62665
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2003)
Projected traffic4 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 61 over Ditch # 45 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 61 over Ditch # 45 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does T 61 over Ditch # 45 carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 61 over Ditch # 45?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns T 61 over Ditch # 45?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.