US Bridges

Msas 116 over CO Ditch #4

Good

Clay County, Minnesota · .5 MI E of JCT CR 82 · Structure no. 97866

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,711
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Msas 116 over CO Ditch #4 is a concrete culvert carrying Msas 116 over CO Ditch #4 in Clay County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,711 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMsas 116
CrossesCO Ditch #4
Location.5 MI E of JCT CR 82
RouteCity Street 116
Coordinates46.87123, -96.73607
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,711 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2041
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 116 over CO Ditch #4 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Msas 116 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Msas 116 over CO Ditch #4 carry?

About 2,711 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Msas 116 over CO Ditch #4?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Msas 116 over CO Ditch #4?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.