US Bridges

Mn 220 over CO Ditch # 2

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 8.4 MI N of W JCT TH 2 · Structure no. 60005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,817
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 220 over CO Ditch # 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 220 over CO Ditch # 2 in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,817 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMn 220
CrossesCO Ditch # 2
Location8.4 MI N of W JCT TH 2
RouteState Highway 220
Coordinates48.04961, -97.01936
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,817 (2022)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 220 over CO Ditch # 2 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 220 over CO Ditch # 2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 220 over CO Ditch # 2 carry?

About 1,817 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mn 220 over CO Ditch # 2?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 220 over CO Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.