US Bridges

T 197 over CO Ditch # 43

Fair

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. L9998

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 197 over CO Ditch # 43 is a concrete culvert carrying T 197 over CO Ditch # 43 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 197
CrossesCO Ditch # 43
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates45.9928, -96.34969
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 197 over CO Ditch # 43 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 197 over CO Ditch # 43 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 197 over CO Ditch # 43 carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 197 over CO Ditch # 43?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 197 over CO Ditch # 43?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.