US Bridges

T 246 over County Ditch #4

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI No of JCT CR 61 · Structure no. 35J21

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 246 over County Ditch #4 is a concrete culvert carrying T 246 over County Ditch #4 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT 246
CrossesCounty Ditch #4
Location0.6 MI No of JCT CR 61
RouteCounty Highway 246
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.62262, -96.84483
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2001)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 246 over County Ditch #4 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 246 over County Ditch #4 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does T 246 over County Ditch #4 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 246 over County Ditch #4?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 246 over County Ditch #4?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.