US Bridges

T 63 over CO Ditch # 1

FairPosted for load

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 91598

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 63 over CO Ditch # 1 is a steel culvert carrying T 63 over CO Ditch # 1 in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 63
CrossesCO Ditch # 1
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.51418, -95.46496
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (1994)
Projected traffic49 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 63 over CO Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 63 over CO Ditch # 1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 63 over CO Ditch # 1 carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 63 over CO Ditch # 1?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns T 63 over CO Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.