US Bridges

M 8 over Clearwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Anoka County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Main ST · Structure no. 02J04

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1996 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 8 over Clearwater Creek is a steel culvert carrying M 8 over Clearwater Creek in Anoka County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesM 8
CrossesClearwater Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Main ST
RouteCity Street 8
CountyAnoka County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.16221, -93.04523
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1996)
Projected traffic50 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 8 over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 8 over Clearwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does M 8 over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is M 8 over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns M 8 over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.