US Bridges

US 59 over Ditch # 84

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 3.3 MI N of Lancaster · Structure no. 35X10

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over Ditch # 84 is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over Ditch # 84 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 284 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesDitch # 84
Location3.3 MI N of Lancaster
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates48.90536, -96.79894
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 59 over Ditch # 84 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over Ditch # 84 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 59 over Ditch # 84 carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over Ditch # 84?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 59 over Ditch # 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.