US Bridges

M 308 over Relief Waterway

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.31 MI N of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. R0707

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 308 over Relief Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying M 308 over Relief Waterway in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesM 308
CrossesRelief Waterway
Location0.31 MI N of JCT Csah 16
RouteCity Street 308
Coordinates44.79192, -93.49206
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2004)
Projected traffic1 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 308 over Relief Waterway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 308 over Relief Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does M 308 over Relief Waterway carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is M 308 over Relief Waterway?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns M 308 over Relief Waterway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.