US Bridges

T 101 over Main Ditch

Fair

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 95555

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
1980 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 101 over Main Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying T 101 over Main Ditch in Pipestone 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 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.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT 101
CrossesMain Ditch
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyPipestone County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.97078, -96.26482
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (1980)
Projected traffic34 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 101 over Main Ditch built?

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

What condition is T 101 over Main Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 101 over Main Ditch carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is T 101 over Main Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns T 101 over Main Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.