US Bridges

T 270 over County Ditch a

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 59J99

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 270 over County Ditch a is a concrete culvert carrying T 270 over County Ditch a in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 270
CrossesCounty Ditch a
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.02301, -96.26488
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic36 by 2036
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 270 over County Ditch a built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 270 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 270 over County Ditch a carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T 270 over County Ditch a?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 270 over County Ditch a?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.