US Bridges

CR 75 over CO Ditch # 42

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 82 · Structure no. 78517

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 over CO Ditch # 42 is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 75 over CO Ditch # 42 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 75
CrossesCO Ditch # 42
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CR 82
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates45.83145, -96.35817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2008)
Projected traffic10 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 75 over CO Ditch # 42 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 75 over CO Ditch # 42 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 75 over CO Ditch # 42 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 75 over CO Ditch # 42?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 over CO Ditch # 42?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.