US Bridges

T 154 over CO Ditch # 3

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 22557

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 154 over CO Ditch # 3 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 154 over CO Ditch # 3 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 154
CrossesCO Ditch # 3
Location1.7 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates43.83304, -93.96762
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1980)
Projected traffic36 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 154 over CO Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 154 over CO Ditch # 3 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 154 over CO Ditch # 3 carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 154 over CO Ditch # 3?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 154 over CO Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.