US Bridges

T 83 over CO Ditch # 27

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 97322

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 83 over CO Ditch # 27 is a concrete culvert carrying T 83 over CO Ditch # 27 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 83
CrossesCO Ditch # 27
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.6596, -96.96883
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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (1991)
Projected traffic16 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 83 over CO Ditch # 27 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 83 over CO Ditch # 27 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 83 over CO Ditch # 27 carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 83 over CO Ditch # 27?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 83 over CO Ditch # 27?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.