US Bridges

M 47 over CO Ditch #41

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 97784

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1997 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 47 over CO Ditch #41 is a concrete culvert carrying M 47 over CO Ditch #41 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 47
CrossesCO Ditch #41
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCity Street 47
CountyClay County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.88151, -96.73831
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 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 length30 ft (9 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 traffic350 (1997)
Projected traffic350 by 2029
Trucks—
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 M 47 over CO Ditch #41 built?

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

What condition is M 47 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 M 47 over CO Ditch #41 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is M 47 over CO Ditch #41?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns M 47 over CO Ditch #41?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.