US Bridges

T 65 over CO Ditch #42

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 82 · Structure no. 78515

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 65 over CO Ditch #42 is a concrete frame carrying T 65 over CO Ditch #42 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 65
CrossesCO Ditch #42
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 82
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates45.83202, -96.31654
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2004)
Projected traffic15 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 65 over CO Ditch #42 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 65 over CO Ditch #42 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T 65 over CO Ditch #42 carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 65 over CO Ditch #42?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 65 over CO Ditch #42?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.