US Bridges

Msas 118 over CO Ditch #4

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.15 MI E of JCT Main Av · Structure no. 97783

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 118 over CO Ditch #4 is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 118 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 118
CrossesCO Ditch #4
Location0.15 MI E of JCT Main Av
RouteCity Street 118
Coordinates46.86212, -96.73622
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2017)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Msas 118 over CO Ditch #4 built?

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

What condition is Msas 118 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 Msas 118 over CO Ditch #4 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Msas 118 over CO Ditch #4?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Msas 118 over CO Ditch #4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.