US Bridges

M 373 over Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 31 · Structure no. 96495

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 373 over Vermillion River is a concrete culvert carrying M 373 over Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 373
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 31
RouteCity Street 373
Coordinates44.63081, -93.16681
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 M 373 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 373 over Vermillion River 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 2024.

How much traffic does M 373 over Vermillion River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is M 373 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns M 373 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.