US Bridges

T 11 over CO Ditch # 80

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 22570

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 11 over CO Ditch # 80 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 11 over CO Ditch # 80 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 11
CrossesCO Ditch # 80
Location2.0 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates43.558, -94.04706
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 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 traffic24 (1970)
Projected traffic24 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 11 over CO Ditch # 80 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 11 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 11 over CO Ditch # 80 carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 11 over CO Ditch # 80?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 11 over CO Ditch # 80?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.