US Bridges

M 94 over CO Ditch # 14

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 91392

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 94 over CO Ditch # 14 is a concrete culvert carrying M 94 over CO Ditch # 14 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesM 94
CrossesCO Ditch # 14
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 6
RouteCity Street 94
Coordinates45.50544, -94.23914
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic386 (2022)
Projected traffic28 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 94 over CO Ditch # 14 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 94 over CO Ditch # 14 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does M 94 over CO Ditch # 14 carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is M 94 over CO Ditch # 14?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns M 94 over CO Ditch # 14?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.