US Bridges

Mn 9 over CO Ditch # 18

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 7.5 MI N of JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 54005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 9 over CO Ditch # 18 is a concrete slab carrying Mn 9 over CO Ditch # 18 in Norman 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 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMn 9
CrossesCO Ditch # 18
Location7.5 MI N of JCT TH 200
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates47.40489, -96.51601
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2021)
Projected traffic630 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 9 over CO Ditch # 18 built?

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

What condition is Mn 9 over CO Ditch # 18 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 9 over CO Ditch # 18 carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Mn 9 over CO Ditch # 18?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 9 over CO Ditch # 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.