US Bridges

T 3 over CO Ditch # 31

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 3.7 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 22582

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 3 over CO Ditch # 31 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 3 over CO Ditch # 31 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 3
CrossesCO Ditch # 31
Location3.7 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates43.51441, -94.00324
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 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 3 over CO Ditch # 31 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 3 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 3 over CO Ditch # 31 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 3 over CO Ditch # 31?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 3 over CO Ditch # 31?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.