US Bridges

Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 1

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of Sherburn · Structure no. 46003

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 1 in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMn 4
CrossesCO Ditch # 1
Location1.5 MI W of Sherburn
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates43.64854, -94.75739
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,716 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 1 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 1 carry?

About 1,716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 1?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.