US Bridges

CR 101 over CO Ditch # 21

Good

Marshall County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT TH 1 · Structure no. 96736

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over CO Ditch # 21 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 101 over CO Ditch # 21 in Marshall County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 101
CrossesCO Ditch # 21
Location1.9 MI N of JCT TH 1
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyMarshall County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.22393, -96.95612
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic30 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 101 over CO Ditch # 21 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 over CO Ditch # 21 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 101 over CO Ditch # 21 carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 101 over CO Ditch # 21?

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

Who owns CR 101 over CO Ditch # 21?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.