US Bridges

T 836 over CO Ditch # 46

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 97551

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 836 over CO Ditch # 46 is a concrete culvert carrying T 836 over CO Ditch # 46 in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 836
CrossesCO Ditch # 46
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 836
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.58584, -96.62219
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1973)
Projected traffic6 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 836 over CO Ditch # 46 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 836 over CO Ditch # 46 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 836 over CO Ditch # 46 carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 836 over CO Ditch # 46?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns T 836 over CO Ditch # 46?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.