US Bridges

US 10 over Ditch

Fair

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 9 · Structure no. 95149

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,446
2022 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 1979, so it is 46 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 5 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 15,446 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 10
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 9
RouteU.S. Route 10
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.87719, -96.50494
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,446 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1979, making it 46 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 15,446 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 10 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns US 10 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.