US Bridges

I 90 over CO Ditch # 5

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 7.7 MI E of TH 169 · Structure no. 91370

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 90 over CO Ditch # 5 is a concrete culvert carrying I 90 over CO Ditch # 5 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 7,162 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesI 90
CrossesCO Ditch # 5
Location7.7 MI E of TH 169
RouteInterstate 90
CountyFaribault County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.6516, -93.95702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,162 (2022)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 90 over CO Ditch # 5 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 90 over CO Ditch # 5 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 90 over CO Ditch # 5 carry?

About 7,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 90 over CO Ditch # 5?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 90 over CO Ditch # 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.