US Bridges

US 10 over Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · W Corp Lim of Glyndon · Structure no. 8528

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,618
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 10 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 10 over Ditch in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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.

It carries about 11,618 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 10
CrossesDitch
LocationW Corp Lim of Glyndon
RouteU.S. Route 10
Coordinates46.87709, -96.58921
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,618 (2021)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 10 over Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 10 over Ditch carry?

About 11,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 10 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.