US Bridges

Mn 7 over CO Ditch # 11 Br # 2

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 11.9 MI E of Montevideo · Structure no. 91464

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,804
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 7 over CO Ditch # 11 Br # 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 7 over CO Ditch # 11 Br # 2 in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,804 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 7
CrossesCO Ditch # 11 Br # 2
Location11.9 MI E of Montevideo
RouteState Highway 7
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.94857, -95.49201
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,804 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 7 over CO Ditch # 11 Br # 2 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 7 over CO Ditch # 11 Br # 2 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 7 over CO Ditch # 11 Br # 2 carry?

About 3,804 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mn 7 over CO Ditch # 11 Br # 2?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Mn 7 over CO Ditch # 11 Br # 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.