US Bridges

CR 62 over Ditch

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT CR 81 · Structure no. 19530

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 62 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 62 over Ditch in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 134 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 62
CrossesDitch
Location0.4 MI E of JCT CR 81
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates44.67379, -93.02705
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic134 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 62 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 62 over Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 62 over Ditch carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 62 over Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 62 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.