US Bridges

US 59 over State Ditch # 90 Lat #5

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI SE of Karlstad · Structure no. 6178

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 over State Ditch # 90 Lat #5 is a concrete culvert carrying US 59 over State Ditch # 90 Lat #5 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 59
CrossesState Ditch # 90 Lat #5
Location2.6 MI SE of Karlstad
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates48.56291, -96.50627
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 State Ditch # 90 Lat #5 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 over State Ditch # 90 Lat #5 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 over State Ditch # 90 Lat #5 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 59 over State Ditch # 90 Lat #5?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 59 over State Ditch # 90 Lat #5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.