US Bridges

T 302 over Ditch (cd #16)

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 24533

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 302 over Ditch (cd #16) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 302 over Ditch (cd #16) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 302
CrossesDitch (cd #16)
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates43.5782, -93.32861
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (1973)
Projected traffic72 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 302 over Ditch (cd #16) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 302 over Ditch (cd #16) 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 302 over Ditch (cd #16) carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 302 over Ditch (cd #16)?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 302 over Ditch (cd #16)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.