US Bridges

T 222 over CO Ditch # 80

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 106 · Structure no. 22513

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 222 over CO Ditch # 80 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 222 over CO Ditch # 80 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 222
CrossesCO Ditch # 80
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 106
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates43.52707, -94.02814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1986)
Projected traffic30 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 222 over CO Ditch # 80 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 222 over CO Ditch # 80 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T 222 over CO Ditch # 80 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 222 over CO Ditch # 80?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 222 over CO Ditch # 80?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.