US Bridges

CR C4 over CO Ditch # 9

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 97175

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR C4 over CO Ditch # 9 is a concrete culvert carrying CR C4 over CO Ditch # 9 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR C4
CrossesCO Ditch # 9
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 0C4
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.74685, -95.80562
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2021)
Projected traffic60 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 C4 over CO Ditch # 9 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR C4 over CO Ditch # 9 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR C4 over CO Ditch # 9 carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR C4 over CO Ditch # 9?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR C4 over CO Ditch # 9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.