US Bridges

T 211 over CO Ditch # 31

GoodPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT CR 102 · Structure no. 22566

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 211 over CO Ditch # 31 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 211 over CO Ditch # 31 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 211
CrossesCO Ditch # 31
Location0.3 MI N of JCT CR 102
RouteCounty Highway 211
Coordinates43.50329, -93.98818
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1986)
Projected traffic25 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 211 over CO Ditch # 31 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 211 over CO Ditch # 31 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 211 over CO Ditch # 31 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 211 over CO Ditch # 31?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 211 over CO Ditch # 31?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.