US Bridges

Mn 175 over CO Ditch #21

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 6.6 MI W of Hallock · Structure no. 35X04

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 175 over CO Ditch #21 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 175 over CO Ditch #21 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 175
CrossesCO Ditch #21
Location6.6 MI W of Hallock
RouteState Highway 175
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.77517, -97.09074
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 175 over CO Ditch #21 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 175 over CO Ditch #21 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 175 over CO Ditch #21 carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mn 175 over CO Ditch #21?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Mn 175 over CO Ditch #21?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.