M 45 over Hawk Creek
PoorPosted for loadChippewa County, Minnesota · In Clara City · Structure no. 12508
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 45 over Hawk Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying M 45 over Hawk Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 M 45 over Hawk Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 45 over Hawk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does M 45 over Hawk Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is M 45 over Hawk Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns M 45 over Hawk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.