US Bridges

T 404 over CO Ditch # 66

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. 97138

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 404 over CO Ditch # 66 is a concrete culvert carrying T 404 over CO Ditch # 66 in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 404
CrossesCO Ditch # 66
Location0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 21
RouteCounty Highway 404
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.03028, -96.80318
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1973)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
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 404 over CO Ditch # 66 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 404 over CO Ditch # 66 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 404 over CO Ditch # 66 carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 404 over CO Ditch # 66?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 404 over CO Ditch # 66?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.