T 189 over Br CO Ditch 66
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. L7510
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 189 over Br CO Ditch 66 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 189 over Br CO Ditch 66 in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 189 over Br CO Ditch 66 built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 189 over Br CO Ditch 66 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 189 over Br CO Ditch 66 carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 189 over Br CO Ditch 66?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T 189 over Br CO Ditch 66?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.