US Bridges

US 75 over Flood Diversion Channel

Fair

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of N JCT TH 210 · Structure no. 84530

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Flood Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over Flood Diversion Channel in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,318 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesFlood Diversion Channel
Location1.0 MI N of N JCT TH 210
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyWilkin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates46.30302, -96.59168
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2022)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2042
Trucks13%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over Flood Diversion Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Flood Diversion Channel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over Flood Diversion Channel carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Flood Diversion Channel?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over Flood Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.