US Bridges

CR 84 over Ditch

Poor

Kandiyohi County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 94106

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 84 over Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 84 over Ditch in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 84
CrossesDitch
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 3
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyKandiyohi County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.02318, -94.9844
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic70 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 84 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 84 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 84 over Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 84 over Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 84 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.