US Bridges

Mn 28 over CO Ditch # 2

Good

Stevens County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of Chokio · Structure no. 91576

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,035
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 28 over CO Ditch # 2 is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 28 over CO Ditch # 2 in Stevens 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 1,035 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMn 28
CrossesCO Ditch # 2
Location1.0 MI W of Chokio
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates45.57124, -96.19308
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic1,035 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 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 Mn 28 over CO Ditch # 2 built?

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

What condition is Mn 28 over CO Ditch # 2 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 # 2 carry?

About 1,035 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Mn 28 over CO Ditch # 2?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Mn 28 over CO Ditch # 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.