US Bridges

CR 144 over Ditch

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 07J30

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 144 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 144 over Ditch in Blue Earth 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 144
CrossesDitch
Location2.4 MI E of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 144
Coordinates43.87701, -94.32126
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
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

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 CR 144 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 144 over Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 144 over Ditch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 144 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 144 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.