US Bridges

T 123 over Ditch

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT CSAH45 · Structure no. 96987

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 123 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying T 123 over Ditch in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 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, projected to reach 35 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 123
CrossesDitch
Location0.7 MI E of JCT CSAH45
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates44.00802, -93.21314
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2035
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 123 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 123 over Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 123 over Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 123 over Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 123 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.