US Bridges

CR 82 over CO Ditch # 16

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 24520

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 82 over CO Ditch # 16 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 82 over CO Ditch # 16 in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 82
CrossesCO Ditch # 16
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates43.56198, -93.29618
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2017)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 82 over CO Ditch # 16 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 82 over CO Ditch # 16 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 82 over CO Ditch # 16 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 82 over CO Ditch # 16?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 82 over CO Ditch # 16?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.