US Bridges

CR 126 over CO Ditch # 57

Fair

Red Lake County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SW of JCT CR 129 · Structure no. L0818

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over CO Ditch # 57 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 126 over CO Ditch # 57 in Red Lake County, Minnesota. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesCO Ditch # 57
Location1.2 MI SW of JCT CR 129
RouteCounty Highway 126
Coordinates47.93118, -95.98879
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 126 over CO Ditch # 57 built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over CO Ditch # 57 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 126 over CO Ditch # 57 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 126 over CO Ditch # 57?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 126 over CO Ditch # 57?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.