US Bridges

US 75 over Ditch

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 4.5 MI N of Kennedy · Structure no. 4105

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,171
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Ditch in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesDitch
Location4.5 MI N of Kennedy
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.70636, -96.91092
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is US 75 over Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 75 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.