US Bridges

T 2 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of S County Lin · Structure no. L9519

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 2 over Ditch is a steel culvert carrying T 2 over Ditch in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 2
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI N of S County Lin
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.84922, -93.40666
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic24 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$34 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 2 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 2 over Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 2 over Ditch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is T 2 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 2 over Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.