US Bridges

T 209 over CO Ditch # 3

Fair

Swift County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT CR 75 · Structure no. L9809

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 209 over CO Ditch # 3 is a concrete culvert carrying T 209 over CO Ditch # 3 in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 209
CrossesCO Ditch # 3
Location0.5 MI E of JCT CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountySwift County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.28207, -95.67167
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 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 209 over CO Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 209 over CO Ditch # 3 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 209 over CO Ditch # 3 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 209 over CO Ditch # 3?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 209 over CO Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.