US Bridges

US 75 over Snake R Watershed

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 45X02

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Snake R Watershed is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Snake R Watershed in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesSnake R Watershed
Location1.2 MI S of of JCT TH 1
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates48.18099, -96.76276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2018)
Projected traffic640 by 2038
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over Snake R Watershed built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Snake R Watershed 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does US 75 over Snake R Watershed carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Snake R Watershed?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns US 75 over Snake R Watershed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.