US Bridges

CR 116 over CO Ditch # 31

Fair

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT CR 80 · Structure no. 94083

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over CO Ditch # 31 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 116 over CO Ditch # 31 in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 116
CrossesCO Ditch # 31
Location0.5 MI N of JCT CR 80
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.9728, -95.14564
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$129 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 116 over CO Ditch # 31 built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over CO Ditch # 31 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 116 over CO Ditch # 31 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 116 over CO Ditch # 31?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 116 over CO Ditch # 31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.