US Bridges

T 250 over CO Ditch # 46

FairPosted for load

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. L5636

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 250 over CO Ditch # 46 is a steel culvert carrying T 250 over CO Ditch # 46 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 250
CrossesCO Ditch # 46
Location0.8 MI W of JCT Csah 20
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates43.84812, -93.40449
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1973)
Projected traffic40 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 250 over CO Ditch # 46 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 250 over CO Ditch # 46 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does T 250 over CO Ditch # 46 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 250 over CO Ditch # 46?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 250 over CO Ditch # 46?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.