US Bridges

CR 89 over CO Ditch # 2

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 70J19

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 89 over CO Ditch # 2 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 89 over CO Ditch # 2 in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 89
CrossesCO Ditch # 2
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates44.57151, -93.54245
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 89 over CO Ditch # 2 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 89 over CO Ditch # 2 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 89 over CO Ditch # 2 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 89 over CO Ditch # 2?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 89 over CO Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.