US Bridges

T 203 over Swift Coulee

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 106 · Structure no. 97012

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 203 over Swift Coulee is a concrete culvert carrying T 203 over Swift Coulee in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 203
CrossesSwift Coulee
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 106
RouteCounty Highway 203
Coordinates48.2691, -96.78339
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (1994)
Projected traffic14 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 203 over Swift Coulee built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 203 over Swift Coulee 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does T 203 over Swift Coulee carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 203 over Swift Coulee?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 203 over Swift Coulee?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.