US Bridges

Service RD over Jd # 18

FairPosted for load

Pennington County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT CR 85 · Structure no. 93203

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service RD over Jd # 18 is a wood or timber slab carrying Service RD over Jd # 18 in Pennington County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesService RD
CrossesJd # 18
Location0.5 MI E of JCT CR 85
CountyPennington County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates48.16426, -95.99085
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Service RD over Jd # 18 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD over Jd # 18 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Service RD over Jd # 18 carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Service RD over Jd # 18?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD over Jd # 18?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.