US Bridges

T 279 over CO Ditch # 20

FairPosted for load

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT CR 98 · Structure no. L8741

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
1974 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

T 279 over CO Ditch # 20 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 279 over CO Ditch # 20 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT 279
CrossesCO Ditch # 20
Location0.3 MI N of JCT CR 98
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.26275, -94.83503
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1974)
Projected traffic6 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$49 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 279 over CO Ditch # 20 built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 279 over CO Ditch # 20 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 279 over CO Ditch # 20 carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is T 279 over CO Ditch # 20?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T 279 over CO Ditch # 20?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.