US Bridges

Mn 28 over CO Ditch #4

Good

Stevens County, Minnesota · 2.4 MI W of Alberta · Structure no. 75X01

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,788
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 28 over CO Ditch #4 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 28 over CO Ditch #4 in Stevens County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,788 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMn 28
CrossesCO Ditch #4
Location2.4 MI W of Alberta
RouteState Highway 28
CountyStevens County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.57118, -96.08961
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,788 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2041
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 28 over CO Ditch #4 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 28 over CO Ditch #4 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 28 over CO Ditch #4 carry?

About 1,788 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 28 over CO Ditch #4?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Mn 28 over CO Ditch #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.