US Bridges

T 160 over CO Ditch # 11

FairPosted for load

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 99 · Structure no. L9514

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 160 over CO Ditch # 11 is a steel culvert carrying T 160 over CO Ditch # 11 in Traverse 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 160
CrossesCO Ditch # 11
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 99
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyTraverse County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.96531, -96.37029
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1986)
Projected traffic6 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 160 over CO Ditch # 11 built?

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

What condition is T 160 over CO Ditch # 11 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 160 over CO Ditch # 11 carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 160 over CO Ditch # 11?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns T 160 over CO Ditch # 11?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.