US Bridges

T 340 over CO Ditch # 8

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 93150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 340 over CO Ditch # 8 is a concrete culvert carrying T 340 over CO Ditch # 8 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 340
CrossesCO Ditch # 8
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 340
Coordinates43.60862, -94.03606
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1987)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 340 over CO Ditch # 8 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 340 over CO 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 340 over CO Ditch # 8 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 340 over CO Ditch # 8?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 340 over CO Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.