US Bridges

T 33 over CO Ditch # 15

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 61J22

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 33 over CO Ditch # 15 is a concrete culvert carrying T 33 over CO Ditch # 15 in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 33
CrossesCO Ditch # 15
Location1.9 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates45.48448, -95.44199
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic42 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 33 over CO Ditch # 15 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 33 over CO Ditch # 15 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does T 33 over CO Ditch # 15 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T 33 over CO Ditch # 15?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns T 33 over CO Ditch # 15?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.