US Bridges

CR 80 over CO Ditch #69

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 75 · Structure no. 95460

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 80 over CO Ditch #69 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 80 over CO Ditch #69 in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 80
CrossesCO Ditch #69
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR 75
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates44.60886, -95.66682
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 inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2010)
Projected traffic900 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 80 over CO Ditch #69 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 80 over CO Ditch #69 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 80 over CO Ditch #69 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 80 over CO Ditch #69?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 80 over CO Ditch #69?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.