US Bridges

T 969 over CO Ditch # 14

Good

Crow Wing County, Minnesota · 11.4 MI N of TH 115 · Structure no. 18X03

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 969 over CO Ditch # 14 is a concrete culvert carrying T 969 over CO Ditch # 14 in Crow Wing 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 969
CrossesCO Ditch # 14
Location11.4 MI N of TH 115
RouteCounty Highway 969
Coordinates46.23474, -94.35499
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2003)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 969 over CO Ditch # 14 built?

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

What condition is T 969 over CO Ditch # 14 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 969 over CO Ditch # 14 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 969 over CO Ditch # 14?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns T 969 over CO Ditch # 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.