US Bridges

T 402 over CO Ditch # 43

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 60550

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 402 over CO Ditch # 43 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 402 over CO Ditch # 43 in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesT 402
CrossesCO Ditch # 43
Location1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 402
Coordinates48.10004, -96.76008
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2003)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 402 over CO Ditch # 43 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 402 over CO Ditch # 43 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 402 over CO Ditch # 43 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 402 over CO Ditch # 43?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 402 over CO Ditch # 43?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.