US Bridges

CR 35 over CO Ditch # 22

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 12518

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over CO Ditch # 22 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 35 over CO Ditch # 22 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesCO Ditch # 22
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.03669, -95.75668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
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 CR 35 over CO Ditch # 22 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over CO Ditch # 22 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 35 over CO Ditch # 22 carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 35 over CO Ditch # 22?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over CO Ditch # 22?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.