M 45 over Crooked Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrow Wing County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT TH 6 · Structure no. L2877
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 1986 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 45 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 45 over Crooked Creek in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 45 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 45 over Crooked 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does M 45 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is M 45 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns M 45 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.