US Bridges

T 144 over Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. L5750

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 144 over Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying T 144 over Ditch in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 144
CrossesDitch
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyNobles County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.7326, -95.55455
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 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 144 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 144 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 144 over Ditch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 144 over Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 144 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.