US Bridges

US 75 over CO Ditch # 25

Good

Wilkin County, Minnesota · 3.6 MI N of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 96563

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over CO Ditch # 25 is a concrete culvert carrying US 75 over CO Ditch # 25 in Wilkin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesCO Ditch # 25
Location3.6 MI N of JCT TH 55
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates46.10138, -96.49313
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 inspectionAugust 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 CO Ditch # 25 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over CO Ditch # 25 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over CO Ditch # 25 carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over CO Ditch # 25?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 75 over CO Ditch # 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.