US Bridges

CR C3 over CO Ditch # 9

FairPosted for load

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT TH 67 · Structure no. 87521

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR C3 over CO Ditch # 9 is a wood or timber slab carrying CR C3 over CO Ditch # 9 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR C3
CrossesCO Ditch # 9
Location1.7 MI S of JCT TH 67
RouteCounty Highway 0C3
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.76536, -95.70627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 C3 over CO Ditch # 9 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR C3 over CO Ditch # 9 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 CR C3 over CO Ditch # 9 carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR C3 over CO Ditch # 9?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR C3 over CO Ditch # 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.