US Bridges

T 97 over CO Ditch # 4

Fair

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 63J07

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 97 over CO Ditch # 4 is a concrete culvert carrying T 97 over CO Ditch # 4 in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 97
CrossesCO Ditch # 4
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 15
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyRed Lake County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.77458, -96.0699
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1986)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 97 over CO Ditch # 4 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 97 over CO Ditch # 4 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 97 over CO Ditch # 4 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 97 over CO Ditch # 4?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns T 97 over CO Ditch # 4?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.