US Bridges

T 149 over CO Ditch # 3

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 22558

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 149 over CO Ditch # 3 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 149 over CO Ditch # 3 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 149
CrossesCO Ditch # 3
Location2.2 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 149
Coordinates43.81852, -93.96317
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 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 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 149 over CO Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 149 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 149 over CO Ditch # 3 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 149 over CO Ditch # 3?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 149 over CO Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.