US Bridges

CR 161 over Ditch

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N;e of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 97689

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 161 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 161 over Ditch in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 161
CrossesDitch
Location1.1 MI N;e of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates44.17512, -93.13364
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic130 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 161 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 161 over Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 161 over Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 161 over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 161 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.