US Bridges

T 214 over County Ditch 8

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 22J49

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 214 over County Ditch 8 is a concrete culvert carrying T 214 over County Ditch 8 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT 214
CrossesCounty Ditch 8
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.59194, -94.01791
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2018)
Projected traffic25 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 214 over County Ditch 8 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 214 over County Ditch 8 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 214 over County Ditch 8 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 214 over County Ditch 8?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 214 over County Ditch 8?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.