US Bridges

Ut 2 over State Ditch # 72

Good

Roseau County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 68J06

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
1970 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ut 2 over State Ditch # 72 is a concrete culvert carrying Ut 2 over State Ditch # 72 in Roseau County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUt 2
CrossesState Ditch # 72
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates48.84899, -96.38239
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1970)
Projected traffic4 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Ut 2 over State Ditch # 72 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ut 2 over State Ditch # 72 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ut 2 over State Ditch # 72 carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is Ut 2 over State Ditch # 72?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Ut 2 over State Ditch # 72?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.