US Bridges

US 75 over Kennedy #6 Ditch

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 7.2 MI N of CO Line · Structure no. 35X06

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,171
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Kennedy #6 Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Kennedy #6 Ditch in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesKennedy #6 Ditch
Location7.2 MI N of CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates48.64733, -96.91051
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,171 (2021)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over Kennedy #6 Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Kennedy #6 Ditch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does US 75 over Kennedy #6 Ditch carry?

About 1,171 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Kennedy #6 Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 75 over Kennedy #6 Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.