T 63 over CO Ditch # 70
PoorClosed to trafficKandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 34520
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 1978 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 63 over CO Ditch # 70 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 63 over CO Ditch # 70 in Kandiyohi 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 63 over CO Ditch # 70 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 63 over CO Ditch # 70 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 63 over CO Ditch # 70 carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (1978 count).
How long is T 63 over CO Ditch # 70?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 63 over CO Ditch # 70?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.