Douglas County Bridge Report Card
Douglas County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Douglas County, Minnesota
Douglas County has 40 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.5% is above the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,010 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Douglas County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 40 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,010 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.5% | 15.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.8% of measured traffic | 4.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 154,035 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,010 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Douglas County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 94 over Csah 23 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,360 | 1965 |
| Csah 3 over Long Prairie River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1963 |
| T 495 over Cp Rail | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1962 |
| Mn 29 over I 94 | High traffic | Good | 9,800 | 2015 |
| I 94 over TH 114 | High traffic | Good | 9,543 | 1967 |
| I 94 over Latoka Lake | High traffic | Good | 9,543 | 2018 |
| I 94 over Latoka Lake | High traffic | Good | 9,543 | 2019 |
| I 94 over TH 114 | High traffic | Good | 9,300 | 1967 |
| Mn 27 over I 94 | High traffic | Fair | 9,000 | 1995 |
| TH 94 over Cp Railway | High traffic | Good | 8,932 | 2024 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.