US Bridges

T 147 over CO Ditch # 86

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. L9767

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
86
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 147 over CO Ditch # 86 is a steel culvert carrying T 147 over CO Ditch # 86 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 147
CrossesCO Ditch # 86
Location1.5 MI E of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates43.81892, -93.77451
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86 (1986)
Projected traffic86 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 147 over CO Ditch # 86 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 147 over CO Ditch # 86 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 147 over CO Ditch # 86 carry?

About 86 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 147 over CO Ditch # 86?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns T 147 over CO Ditch # 86?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.