US Bridges

CR 61 over CO Ditch # 7

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 97763

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 61 over CO Ditch # 7 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 61 over CO Ditch # 7 in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 61
CrossesCO Ditch # 7
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.57958, -95.89005
Functional classRural Major 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 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 61 over CO Ditch # 7 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 61 over CO Ditch # 7 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 2022.

How much traffic does CR 61 over CO Ditch # 7 carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 61 over CO Ditch # 7?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 61 over CO Ditch # 7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.