US Bridges

CR 75 over Ditch

Good

Swift County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI NE of JCT CR 73 · Structure no. 76529

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 75 over Ditch in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 75
CrossesDitch
Location2.2 MI NE of JCT CR 73
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates45.28931, -95.67839
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2017)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 75 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 75 over Ditch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 75 over Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.