US Bridges

T 140 over Ditch

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 50K60

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 140 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying T 140 over Ditch in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 140
CrossesDitch
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates43.83654, -92.93
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2017)
Projected traffic49 by 2037
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 140 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 140 over Ditch 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does T 140 over Ditch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 140 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 140 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.