US Bridges

T 109 over Joe River

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. L8830

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 109 over Joe River is a concrete culvert carrying T 109 over Joe River in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 109
CrossesJoe River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 109
Coordinates48.99188, -97.12733
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 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 109 over Joe River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 109 over Joe River 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 109 over Joe River carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 109 over Joe River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 109 over Joe River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.