US Bridges

US 169 over CO Ditch # 41

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of Iowa ST Line · Structure no. 95153

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over CO Ditch # 41 is a concrete culvert carrying US 169 over CO Ditch # 41 in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesCO Ditch # 41
Location1.1 MI N of Iowa ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 169
Coordinates43.51602, -94.08794
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 169 over CO Ditch # 41 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over CO Ditch # 41 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 169 over CO Ditch # 41 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over CO Ditch # 41?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 169 over CO Ditch # 41?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.