Mn 30 over Willow Creek
GoodBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 8.6 MI E of JCT TH 15 · Structure no. 07027
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 689
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 30 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 30 over Willow Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 689 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 30 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 30 over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 30 over Willow Creek carry?
About 689 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mn 30 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 30 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.