US Bridges

CR 113 over CO Ditch # 31

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 22525

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 113 over CO Ditch # 31 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 113 over CO Ditch # 31 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 113
CrossesCO Ditch # 31
Location1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.52335, -94.00832
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks—
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 CR 113 over CO Ditch # 31 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 113 over CO Ditch # 31 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 113 over CO Ditch # 31 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 113 over CO Ditch # 31?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 113 over CO Ditch # 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.