US Bridges

US 75 over State Ditch # 1

Fair

Kittson County, Minnesota · 3.0 MI N of Kennedy · Structure no. 97953

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,171
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over State Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over State Ditch # 1 in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,171 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesState Ditch # 1
Location3.0 MI N of Kennedy
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyKittson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.6881, -96.91081
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 inspectionMay 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 State Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over State Ditch # 1 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 US 75 over State Ditch # 1 carry?

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

How long is US 75 over State Ditch # 1?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 75 over State Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.