US Bridges

T 118 over Ditch

Poor

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NW of JCT Csah 43 · Structure no. 95786

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 118 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying T 118 over Ditch in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT 118
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI NW of JCT Csah 43
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.06622, -93.14921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 118 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 118 over Ditch 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 118 over Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 118 over Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns T 118 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.