US Bridges

T 146 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 2472

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 146 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying T 146 over Ditch in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 146
CrossesDitch
Location0.5 MI E of JCT TH 218
RouteCounty Highway 146
Coordinates43.84845, -93.02744
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1986)
Projected traffic30 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$216 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 146 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 146 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T 146 over Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 146 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T 146 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.