US Bridges

Mn 200 over CO Ditch # 1

Fair

Norman County, Minnesota · 7.0 MI W of Ada · Structure no. 96048

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 200 over CO Ditch # 1 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 200 over CO Ditch # 1 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 757 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 200
CrossesCO Ditch # 1
Location7.0 MI W of Ada
RouteState Highway 200
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.29572, -96.68027
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2022)
Projected traffic880 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 200 over CO Ditch # 1 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 200 over CO Ditch # 1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 200 over CO Ditch # 1 carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Mn 200 over CO Ditch # 1?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Mn 200 over CO Ditch # 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.