US Bridges

T 89 over CO Ditch #27

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.02 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 78J35

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 89 over CO Ditch #27 is a steel culvert carrying T 89 over CO Ditch #27 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 89
CrossesCO Ditch #27
Location0.02 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates45.83189, -96.49023
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 89 over CO Ditch #27 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 89 over CO Ditch #27 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 89 over CO Ditch #27 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T 89 over CO Ditch #27?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 89 over CO Ditch #27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.