US Bridges

T 15 over CO Ditch #44

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 22J51

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 15 over CO Ditch #44 is a concrete culvert carrying T 15 over CO Ditch #44 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 15
CrossesCO Ditch #44
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.57229, -93.90649
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic24 by 2039
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 15 over CO Ditch #44 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 15 over CO Ditch #44 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T 15 over CO Ditch #44 carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T 15 over CO Ditch #44?

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

Who owns T 15 over CO Ditch #44?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.