US Bridges

T 206 over CO Ditch # 53

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI W of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 46J03

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 206 over CO Ditch # 53 is a concrete culvert carrying T 206 over CO Ditch # 53 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 206
CrossesCO Ditch # 53
Location1.4 MI W of JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 206
Coordinates43.50091, -94.72131
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (1986)
Projected traffic55 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 206 over CO Ditch # 53 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 206 over CO Ditch # 53 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 206 over CO Ditch # 53 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 206 over CO Ditch # 53?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 206 over CO Ditch # 53?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.