US Bridges

CR 68 over CO Ditch # 24

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Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 64591

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over CO Ditch # 24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 68 over CO Ditch # 24 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 68
CrossesCO Ditch # 24
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 68
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.36227, -94.98199
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 68 over CO Ditch # 24 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 68 over CO Ditch # 24 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 68 over CO Ditch # 24 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 68 over CO Ditch # 24?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 68 over CO Ditch # 24?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.