Mn 40 over CO Ditch # 5
GoodLac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 8.8 MI W of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 37001
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 513
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 40 over CO Ditch # 5 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 40 over CO Ditch # 5 in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 40 over CO Ditch # 5 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 40 over CO Ditch # 5 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 40 over CO Ditch # 5 carry?
About 513 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Mn 40 over CO Ditch # 5?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 40 over CO Ditch # 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.