US Bridges

CR 63 over CO Ditch # 48

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of CO Line · Structure no. 95437

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 63 over CO Ditch # 48 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 63 over CO Ditch # 48 in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 63
CrossesCO Ditch # 48
Location0.6 MI N of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.20564, -95.85612
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 63 over CO Ditch # 48 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 63 over CO Ditch # 48 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does CR 63 over CO Ditch # 48 carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 63 over CO Ditch # 48?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 63 over CO Ditch # 48?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.