US Bridges

Mn 210 over CO Ditch # 2

Fair

Otter Tail County, Minnesota · 7.6 MI W of JCT TH 94 · Structure no. 95106

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 210 over CO Ditch # 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 210 over CO Ditch # 2 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,968 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 210
CrossesCO Ditch # 2
Location7.6 MI W of JCT TH 94
RouteState Highway 210
CountyOtter Tail County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.28264, -96.27128
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic3,968 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 210 over CO Ditch # 2 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 210 over CO Ditch # 2 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 210 over CO Ditch # 2 carry?

About 3,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mn 210 over CO Ditch # 2?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 210 over CO Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.