US Bridges

Mn 68 over Jd #36

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 2.51 MI E of Wabasso City · Structure no. 64X09

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,418
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 68 over Jd #36 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 68 over Jd #36 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,418 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 68
CrossesJd #36
Location2.51 MI E of Wabasso City
RouteState Highway 68
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.3988, -95.19753
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,418 (2021)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 68 over Jd #36 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 68 over Jd #36 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Mn 68 over Jd #36 carry?

About 1,418 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mn 68 over Jd #36?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Mn 68 over Jd #36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.