US Bridges

CR 86 over CO Ditch # 27

Fair

Traverse County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 93440

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 86 over CO Ditch # 27 is a concrete culvert carrying CR 86 over CO Ditch # 27 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 86
CrossesCO Ditch # 27
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates45.86091, -96.47141
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 (9.2 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 traffic55 (2012)
Projected traffic55 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 86 over CO Ditch # 27 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 86 over CO Ditch # 27 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 86 over CO Ditch # 27 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 86 over CO Ditch # 27?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 86 over CO Ditch # 27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.