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Non-National Highway System culverts

MnDOT District 3

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.

Last updated April 2024

Total Score Culvert Number Route Key intersection or closest landmark Work type Year Planned High Level cost estimate for planning purposes Comments 
46 5622 Hwy 200 Willow River Replace 2025  $            980,000 None
47 88490 Hwy 238 Hay Creek Replace 2025  $            500,000 None

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Total Score Culvert Number Route Key intersection or closest landmark Work type Year Planned High Level cost estimate for planning purposes Comments 
47 6321 Hwy 25 Platte River 2025 Replace $850,000 None
47 88062 Hwy 25 Wolf Creek 2025 Replace $500,000 None
46 5622 Hwy 200 Willow River 2025 Replace $980,000 None
17 1338 Hwy 27 Stream west of Little Falls 2029 Replace $650,000 None
13 8994 Hwy 22 North of Coleman Ave near Eden Valley 2029 Replace $600,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
12 8477 Hwy 25 Daggett Brook 2029 Replace $400,000 None
4 92372 Hwy 27 Stream 2022 Replace $525,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
2 8915 Hwy 27 Sauk River 2022 Replace $520,000 None

Total Score Culvert Number Route Key intersection or closest landmark Work type Year Planned High Level cost estimate for planning purposes Comments 
64 3096 MN210 Stream near Turner Lake in McGregor Replace 2021 $300,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
51 7592 MN210 Irrigation ditch near Aitkin Replace 2021 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
20 84 Hwy 18 Garrison Creek Replace 2024 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
18 8994 MN22 North of Coleman Ave near Eden Valley Replace 2024 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
17 8107 Hwy 23 Ditch near Ogilvie Replace 2024 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
17 1338 Hwy 27 Stream west of Little Falls Replace 2025 $1,000,000 None
16 8106 Hwy 23 Ditch near Ogilvie Replace 2024 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
12 8477 MN25 Daggett Brook Replace 2029 $1,000,000 None
11 6565 Hwy 18  Reddy Creek Replace 2024 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
11 6078 Hwy 20 Irish Creek Replace 2028 $400,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
11 729 Hwy 18 Marmon Creek Replace 2029 $2,500,000 None
8 05X01 Hwy 23 Little Saint Francis River Replace 2022 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
8 05X02 Hwy 23 Little Saint Francis River Replace 2022 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
4 92372 Hwy 22 East of Lake Wobegon Trail near Osakis Replace 2022 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)

Score Culvert number Route Key intersection or closest landmark Work type Year planned (FY) High level construction cost estimate for planning purposes Comments
66 4108 Hwy 18 Portage Creek Replace 2020 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
64 3096 MN210 Stream near Turner Lake in McGregor Replace 2021 $250,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
51 7592 MN210 Irrigation ditch near Aitkin Replace 2021 $200,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
20 84 Hwy 18 Garrison Creek Replace 2024 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
18 8994 MN22 North of Coleman Ave near Eden Valley Replace 2024 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
17 8107 Hwy 23 Ditch near Ogilvie Replace 2024 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
16 8106 Hwy 23 Ditch near Ogilvie Replace 2024 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
11 6565 Hwy 18  Reddy Creek Replace 2024 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2028 CHIP)
8 05X01 Hwy 23 Little Saint Francis River Replace 2022 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
8 05X02 Hwy 23 Little Saint Francis River Replace 2022 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
4 8533 Hwy 200 Bag Creek Replace 2020 $50,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)
4 92372 Hwy 27  Stream near Lake Wobegon Trail in Osakis Replace 2021 $150,000 Selected prior to policy (in 2019-2020 STIP)