US Bridges

Mn 109 over CO Ditch # 3

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of Easton · Structure no. 22004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 109 over CO Ditch # 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 109 over CO Ditch # 3 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 858 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 109
CrossesCO Ditch # 3
Location0.2 MI W of Easton
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates43.76064, -93.90562
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2022)
Projected traffic750 by 2042
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 109 over CO Ditch # 3 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 109 over CO Ditch # 3 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 109 over CO Ditch # 3 carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 109 over CO Ditch # 3?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 109 over CO Ditch # 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.