US Bridges

US 61 over Ditch

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI NW of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 97747

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Ditch in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,300 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesDitch
Location2.3 MI NW of JCT TH 19
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.59184, -92.66866
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2019)
Projected traffic16,300 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 61 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Ditch 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 US 61 over Ditch carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 61 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.