US Bridges

US 10 over CO Ditch # 41

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of E JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 14X02

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,041
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over CO Ditch # 41 is a concrete culvert carrying US 10 over CO Ditch # 41 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 17,041 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,400 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesCO Ditch # 41
Location0.4 MI E of E JCT TH 75
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.87631, -96.73608
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic17,041 (2021)
Projected traffic20,400 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 US 10 over CO Ditch # 41 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 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 US 10 over CO Ditch # 41 carry?

About 17,041 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over CO Ditch # 41?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 10 over CO Ditch # 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.