US Bridges

T 218 over CO Ditch # 3

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI N of JCT CR 106 · Structure no. 97014

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 218 over CO Ditch # 3 is a concrete culvert carrying T 218 over CO Ditch # 3 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 218
CrossesCO Ditch # 3
Location0.9 MI N of JCT CR 106
RouteCounty Highway 218
Coordinates48.28195, -96.84874
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1993)
Projected traffic36 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 218 over CO Ditch # 3 built?

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

What condition is T 218 over CO Ditch # 3 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 218 over CO Ditch # 3 carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 218 over CO Ditch # 3?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 218 over CO Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.