US Bridges

CR 102 over CO Ditch # 31

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI W of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. 22597

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 102 over CO Ditch # 31 is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 102 over CO Ditch # 31 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 102
CrossesCO Ditch # 31
Location2.7 MI W of JCT Csah 17
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates43.49988, -93.98219
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 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 102 over CO Ditch # 31 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 102 over CO Ditch # 31 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 CR 102 over CO Ditch # 31 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 102 over CO Ditch # 31?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 102 over CO Ditch # 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.