US Bridges

T 238 over CO Ditch # 21

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 97883

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 238 over CO Ditch # 21 is a concrete culvert carrying T 238 over CO Ditch # 21 in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 238
CrossesCO Ditch # 21
Location1.9 MI N of JCT TH 1
RouteCounty Highway 238
Coordinates48.22392, -96.93439
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (1994)
Projected traffic7 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 238 over CO Ditch # 21 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 238 over CO Ditch # 21 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 238 over CO Ditch # 21 carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 238 over CO Ditch # 21?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 238 over CO Ditch # 21?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.