US Bridges

Mn 30 over Drainage Outlet

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 6.5 MI E of Darfur · Structure no. 8791

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
949
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 30 over Drainage Outlet is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 30 over Drainage Outlet in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 949 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMn 30
CrossesDrainage Outlet
Location6.5 MI E of Darfur
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates44.05101, -94.70848
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic949 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$70 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 30 over Drainage Outlet built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 30 over Drainage Outlet 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 30 over Drainage Outlet carry?

About 949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Mn 30 over Drainage Outlet?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 30 over Drainage Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.