US Bridges

Con 1506 over Badger Run

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · At the JCT TH52 · Structure no. 91201

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Con 1506 over Badger Run is a concrete culvert carrying Con 1506 over Badger Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long.

CarriesCon 1506
CrossesBadger Run
LocationAt the JCT TH52
RouteInterstate 1506
Coordinates43.95256, -92.3569
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Con 1506 over Badger Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Con 1506 over Badger Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Con 1506 over Badger Run carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Con 1506 over Badger Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Con 1506 over Badger Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.