US Bridges

CR 201 over CO Ditch # 36

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 27 · Structure no. 93328

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 201 over CO Ditch # 36 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 201 over CO Ditch # 36 in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 201
CrossesCO Ditch # 36
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 27
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyStearns County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.53332, -95.0846
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 CR 201 over CO Ditch # 36 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 201 over CO Ditch # 36 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 201 over CO Ditch # 36 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 201 over CO Ditch # 36?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 201 over CO Ditch # 36?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.