US Bridges

T 125 over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH9 · Structure no. L6705

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 125 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying T 125 over Ditch in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 125
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH9
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyTraverse County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.99266, -96.30692
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 125 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 125 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 125 over Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 125 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns T 125 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.