US Bridges

CR 70 over Eighteen Mile Creek

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 93253

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 70 over Eighteen Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 70 over Eighteen Mile Creek in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 70
CrossesEighteen Mile Creek
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates45.7448, -96.47822
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2016)
Projected traffic10 by 2039
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 70 over Eighteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 70 over Eighteen Mile Creek 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 70 over Eighteen Mile Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 70 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns CR 70 over Eighteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.