US Bridges

Con 6826 over CO Ditch #4

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · Weigh Scale EB on Ramp · Structure no. 14X01

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 6826 over CO Ditch #4 is a concrete culvert carrying Con 6826 over CO Ditch #4 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCon 6826
CrossesCO Ditch #4
LocationWeigh Scale EB on Ramp
RouteInterstate 6826
Coordinates46.84676, -96.67254
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Con 6826 over CO Ditch #4 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 6826 over CO Ditch #4 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 Con 6826 over CO Ditch #4 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Con 6826 over CO Ditch #4?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Con 6826 over CO Ditch #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.