US Bridges

M 222 over CO Ditch # 41

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · .01 M E of 28th ST N · Structure no. 14J30

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 222 over CO Ditch # 41 is a concrete culvert carrying M 222 over CO Ditch # 41 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 222
CrossesCO Ditch # 41
Location.01 M E of 28th ST N
RouteCity Street 222
Coordinates46.87533, -96.73611
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.3 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 traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 222 over CO Ditch # 41 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 222 over CO Ditch # 41 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does M 222 over CO Ditch # 41 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is M 222 over CO Ditch # 41?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns M 222 over CO Ditch # 41?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.