US Bridges

T 135 over Ditch # 6

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Clay County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 36 · Structure no. 14K37

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 135 over Ditch # 6 is a concrete culvert carrying T 135 over Ditch # 6 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 135
CrossesDitch # 6
Location1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 36
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.09291, -96.77482
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2014)
Projected traffic26 by 2034
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 135 over Ditch # 6 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 135 over Ditch # 6 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 135 over Ditch # 6 carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 135 over Ditch # 6?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 135 over Ditch # 6?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.