US Bridges

T 17 over CO Ditch #72

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT TH 253 · Structure no. 22J50

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 17 over CO Ditch #72 is a concrete culvert carrying T 17 over CO Ditch #72 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 17
CrossesCO Ditch #72
Location1.3 MI E of JCT TH 253
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates43.57223, -93.78138
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2018)
Projected traffic113 by 2038
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 17 over CO Ditch #72 built?

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

What condition is T 17 over CO Ditch #72 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 17 over CO Ditch #72 carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 17 over CO Ditch #72?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns T 17 over CO Ditch #72?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.