US Bridges

T 5 over State Ditch # 51

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 97982

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 5 over State Ditch # 51 is a concrete culvert carrying T 5 over State Ditch # 51 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 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 5
CrossesState Ditch # 51
Location1.1 MI E of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 5
Coordinates48.95036, -96.42985
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1991)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 5 over State Ditch # 51 built?

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

What condition is T 5 over State Ditch # 51 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 5 over State Ditch # 51 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 5 over State Ditch # 51?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns T 5 over State Ditch # 51?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.