US Bridges

CR 70 over CO Ditch # 63

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 65J41

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over CO Ditch # 63 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 70 over CO Ditch # 63 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 70
CrossesCO Ditch # 63
Location0.7 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyRenville County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.80401, -94.91036
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic125 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 70 over CO Ditch # 63 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over CO Ditch # 63 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR 70 over CO Ditch # 63 carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 70 over CO Ditch # 63?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 70 over CO Ditch # 63?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.