US Bridges

T 84 over CO Ditch # 97

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 97311

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 84 over CO Ditch # 97 is a concrete culvert carrying T 84 over CO Ditch # 97 in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 84
CrossesCO Ditch # 97
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyLac qui Parle County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.0531, -96.34036
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1973)
Projected traffic35 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 84 over CO Ditch # 97 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 84 over CO Ditch # 97 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 84 over CO Ditch # 97 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 84 over CO Ditch # 97?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 84 over CO Ditch # 97?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.