US Bridges

T 227 over State Ditch # 1

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI S of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 96186

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 227 over State Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying T 227 over State Ditch # 1 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 227
CrossesState Ditch # 1
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 227
Coordinates48.6868, -96.9325
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1991)
Projected traffic10 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 State Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 227 over State Ditch # 1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 227 over State Ditch # 1 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 227 over State Ditch # 1?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 227 over State Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.