US Bridges

Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 4

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 7.9 MI N of Hector · Structure no. 6800

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,073
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 4 in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMn 4
CrossesCO Ditch # 4
Location7.9 MI N of Hector
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates44.84398, -94.71218
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating84.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,073 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 4 over CO Ditch # 4 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 4 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 4 carry?

About 1,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 4?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 4 over CO Ditch # 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.