US Bridges

T 215 over CO Ditch # 80

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 22567

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1982 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 215 over CO Ditch # 80 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 215 over CO Ditch # 80 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 215
CrossesCO Ditch # 80
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 215
Coordinates43.54401, -94.02805
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1982)
Projected traffic36 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 215 over CO Ditch # 80 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 215 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 215 over CO Ditch # 80 carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is T 215 over CO Ditch # 80?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 215 over CO Ditch # 80?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.