US Bridges

T 227 over CO Ditch # 8

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 95989

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 227 over CO Ditch # 8 is a concrete culvert carrying T 227 over CO Ditch # 8 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 227
CrossesCO Ditch # 8
Location0.7 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.70685, -96.93246
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (1991)
Projected traffic9 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 227 over CO Ditch # 8 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 227 over CO Ditch # 8 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 227 over CO Ditch # 8 carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 227 over CO Ditch # 8?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 227 over CO Ditch # 8?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.