T 69 over Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 4 · Structure no. 932
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 1988 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 69 over Ditch is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 69 over Ditch in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 4 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 69 over Ditch built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 69 over Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does T 69 over Ditch carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is T 69 over Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T 69 over Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.