T 198 over CO Ditch # 11
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 46548
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 198 over CO Ditch # 11 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 198 over CO Ditch # 11 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 198 over CO Ditch # 11 built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 198 over CO Ditch # 11 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 198 over CO Ditch # 11 carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 198 over CO Ditch # 11?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 198 over CO Ditch # 11?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.