US Bridges

T 279 over County Ditch a

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 59J79

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 279 over County Ditch a is a concrete culvert carrying T 279 over County Ditch a in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 279
CrossesCounty Ditch a
Location0.2 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.06293, -96.22486
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
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

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 279 over County Ditch a built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 279 over County Ditch a 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 279 over County Ditch a carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T 279 over County Ditch a?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns T 279 over County Ditch a?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.