US Bridges

T 103 over CO Ditch # 24

Fair

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. L0579

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 103 over CO Ditch # 24 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 103 over CO Ditch # 24 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 103
CrossesCO Ditch # 24
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates44.36947, -94.99102
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1971)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 103 over CO Ditch # 24 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 103 over CO Ditch # 24 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 103 over CO Ditch # 24 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 103 over CO Ditch # 24?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns T 103 over CO Ditch # 24?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.