US Bridges

US 75 over Ditch

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 54X07

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over Ditch in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesDitch
Location2.0 MI N of JCT Csah 3
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.48321, -96.81547
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 75 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over Ditch carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 75 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.