US Bridges

T 291 over CO Ditch # 20

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 45550

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 291 over CO Ditch # 20 is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 291 over CO Ditch # 20 in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 291
CrossesCO Ditch # 20
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 291
Coordinates48.22172, -96.0901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2000)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 291 over CO Ditch # 20 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 291 over CO Ditch # 20 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 291 over CO Ditch # 20 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 291 over CO Ditch # 20?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 291 over CO Ditch # 20?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.