US Bridges

CR 85 over Ditch

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of CO Line · Structure no. 92704

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 85 over Ditch in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 85
CrossesDitch
Location0.1 MI W of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates44.94958, -94.01505
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2009)
Projected traffic390 by 2039
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 85 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 over Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85 over Ditch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 85 over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 85 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.