US Bridges

T 121 over CO Ditch # 1

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT CR 124 · Structure no. L8582

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 121 over CO Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying T 121 over CO Ditch # 1 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 121
CrossesCO Ditch # 1
Location0.8 MI W of JCT CR 124
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates47.31023, -96.70659
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1986)
Projected traffic23 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 121 over CO Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 121 over CO Ditch # 1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 121 over CO Ditch # 1 carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 121 over CO Ditch # 1?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns T 121 over CO Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.