T 188 over CO Ditch # 1
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 934
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 88
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 188 over CO Ditch # 1 is a concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying T 188 over CO Ditch # 1 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 188 over CO Ditch # 1 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 188 over CO Ditch # 1 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 188 over CO Ditch # 1 carry?
About 88 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 188 over CO Ditch # 1?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T 188 over CO Ditch # 1?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.