US Bridges

T 175 over CO Ditch # 9

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 95872

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 175 over CO Ditch # 9 is a concrete culvert carrying T 175 over CO Ditch # 9 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 175
CrossesCO Ditch # 9
Location1.5 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 175
Coordinates44.76152, -95.77764
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1990)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 175 over CO Ditch # 9 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 175 over CO Ditch # 9 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does T 175 over CO Ditch # 9 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 175 over CO Ditch # 9?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns T 175 over CO Ditch # 9?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.