US Bridges

CR 116 over State Ditch # 1

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 200 · Structure no. 54J07

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over State Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 116 over State Ditch # 1 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 116
CrossesState Ditch # 1
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 200
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.31748, -96.73234
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2041
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 116 over State Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over State 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 116 over State Ditch # 1 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 116 over State Ditch # 1?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 116 over State Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.