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Non-National Highway System culverts

MnDOT District 2

Scoring criteria for standalone non-national highway system culvert projects. Out of 100 possible points, 50 points are based on the structural condition of the culvert, 20 points are based on the load rating, 15 points are based on the condition of the waterway and channel, and 15 points are based traffic volume.

Learn more about how MnDOT evaluates and selects bridge and culvert projects

MnDOT replaces or rehabilitates most culverts (greater than 10 feet) in conjunction with other projects. However, MnDOT will occasionally select a culvert for a standalone rehabilitation or replacement project.

MnDOT scores culvert condition needs when selecting projects to include in the 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan. Culverts that carry roads on the National Highway System (NHS) are scored and selected separately from culvert needs off the system. MnDOT’s approach to managing culvert condition follows the guidance and targets in the Transportation Asset Management Plan and the planned outcomes in MnSHIP.

Non-NHS culverts are scored statewide, but prioritized within each district. The selection of standalone culvert projects is informed by district staff, experts from MnDOT’s bridge office and the Bridge Replacement and Improvement Management System (BRIM).

Once selected, MnDOT then identifies and evaluates alternatives and other needs, legal requirements, issues and opportunities in coordination with local partners, and considers public input. In the process, non-culvert work may be added to a culvert project or a culvert project may be combined with a nearby pavement project. Projects may move years based on local coordination, project delivery, timing of other nearby construction projects, and funding shifts.

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How the projects scored

The construction costs shown on this list represent a very rough estimate based on limited information available at the time selection decisions were made. Actual construction and delivery costs will change over time as projects go from a concept through the project development process and are eventually constructed. View more detailed scores (Excel).

Last updated October 2021

Total Score Culvert Number Route Key Intersection or closest landmark Work Type Year Planned High Level cost estimate for planning purposes Comments
64 8136 MN 200 Cedar Creek 2021 Replace   $140,000
60 6829 MN 92 Badger Creek 2029 Replace   $920,000
58 4811 MN 32 East of Red Lake River near St. Hilaire 2030 Replace   $340,000
56 3337 US 75 South of 310th St near Argyle 2027 Replace   $370,000
47 4776 MN 102 North of County Road 45 near Crookston 2031 Replace   $130,000
47 8414 MN 9 South of 140th Ave near Borup Not Selected Replace   $120,000 Waiting to coordinate with another project
46 1208 US 75 South of 290th St near Hallock 2023 Replace   $250,000
46 5419 US 75 South of 340th St near Nielsville 2030 Replace   $150,000
46 6380 US 75 Burnham Creek 2026 Replace   $410,000
46 8407 US 75 South of 230th Ave near Halstad 2030 Replace   $160,000
46 8412 US 75 East of 290th Ave near Girard  2026 Replace   $290,000 Tied to bridge project
46 1057 MN92 Silver Creek 2027 Replace   $260,000 Tied to high scoring pavement project
45 424 MN 1 West of Reservation Highway 18 near Redby 2022 Replace   $150,000 Selected prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
37 90800 MN 64 Channel between Eveleth Crow Wing lake and Cramer Lake 2022 Replace   $150,000 Selected prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
21 4102 US 75 North of 140th St near Donaldson 2029 Replace   $130,000 Tied to high scoring pavement project
19 8533 MN 200 Bag Greek 2021 Replace   $150,000 Selected prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
11 1707 US 75 North of County Road 4 near Hallock 2023 Replace   $180,000 Selected prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
11 4103 US 75 South of County Road 23 near Donaldson 2029 Replace   $250,000 Tied to high scoring pavement project
11 4105 US 75 North of County Road 10 near CHS Hallock 2029 Replace   $230,000 Tied to a high scoring pavement project
11 8411 US 75 East of 330th Ave near Eldred  2026 Replace   $190,000 Tied to a high scoring pavement project
11 4725 MN102 Stream near Harold MN 2031 Replace   $250,000 Tied to high scoring bridge
10 2675 US 75 South of county Road 16 near Noyes  2023 Replace   $300,000 Selected prior to the adoption of the scoring policy
1 8659 US 75 Jct US 75 and County Road 221 in Eldred 2026 Replace   $250,000 Tied to a high scoring pavement project
1 8565 MN102 Stream near Harold MN 2031 Replace   $250,000 Tied to high scoring bridge

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