Culvert Type Evaluation: Concrete vs Plastic vs Corrugated Metal

Status: Complete
Report Date: 04/04/2023

Summary:

The goal of this project is to investigate the differences between three culvert types (reinforced concrete pipe (RCP), plastic (polypropylene) pipe, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP), and develop best practices guidance for usage of the different pipe materials.

Project Personnel:

Principal Investigator: Michael Marti

Co-Principal Investigator: Susan Miller

Technical Liaison: Karin Grandia

Project Coordinator: Marcus Bekele

Panel Members:
Aaron Anderson - Anoka County
Anthony Pirkl - Lake of the Woods County
Guy Kohlnhofer - Dodge County
Jason DiPiazza - Lake County Highway Department
Lon Aune - Marshall County Highway Dept
Rich Sanders - Polk County

Final Deliverables:

Synthesis #2023RIC06