US Bridges

Dahl Pool Road over Ditch 11

Fair

Marshall County, Minnesota · Sec 23 T156N R41W · Structure no. 000032510-00058

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

Dahl Pool Road over Ditch 11 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dahl Pool Road over Ditch 11 in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesDahl Pool Road
CrossesDitch 11
LocationSec 23 T156N R41W
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMarshall County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.32383, -95.8955
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
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 Dahl Pool Road over Ditch 11 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dahl Pool Road over Ditch 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Dahl Pool Road over Ditch 11 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Dahl Pool Road over Ditch 11?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dahl Pool Road over Ditch 11?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.