Kandiyohi County Bridge Report Card
Kandiyohi County scores 66 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Kandiyohi County, Minnesota
Kandiyohi County has 93 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 16.1% is above the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,266 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Kandiyohi County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 66/100 (D). The county has 93 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,266 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 | 16.1% | 32.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.5% of measured traffic | 1.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 173,458 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 | 16.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,266 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Kandiyohi County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csah 9 over Bnsf Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,432 | 1965 |
| Csah 31 over Crow River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 810 | 1962 |
| Csah 6 over N Fk Crow River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 255 | 1963 |
| CR 132 over Jud Ditch # 1 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 205 | 1957 |
| T 63 over Co Ditch # 70 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1978 |
| CR 84 over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1966 |
| Csah 17 over Jud Ditch # 1 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 65 | 1961 |
| T 785 over Jud Ditch # 7 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1963 |
| CR 83 over Jud Ditch # 1 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1960 |
| CR 80 over Jud Ditch # 7 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1963 |
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.