US Bridges

CR 70 over Ditch (jud D #6)

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT CR 67 · Structure no. 24J03

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Ditch (jud D #6) is a concrete culvert carrying CR 70 over Ditch (jud D #6) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 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 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 70
CrossesDitch (jud D #6)
Location0.1 MI N of JCT CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates43.84161, -93.50935
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic35 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 70 over Ditch (jud D #6) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Ditch (jud D #6) 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 70 over Ditch (jud D #6) carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 70 over Ditch (jud D #6)?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 70 over Ditch (jud D #6)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.