US Bridges

CR 214 over CO Ditch # 15

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 45 · Structure no. 93244

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 214 over CO Ditch # 15 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 214 over CO Ditch # 15 in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 214
CrossesCO Ditch # 15
Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 45
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.69166, -96.58909
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2021)
Projected traffic380 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 214 over CO Ditch # 15 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 214 over CO Ditch # 15 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 CR 214 over CO Ditch # 15 carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR 214 over CO Ditch # 15?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 214 over CO Ditch # 15?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.