US Bridges

T 121 over Elm Creek

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 22626

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 121 over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 121 over Elm Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2042. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 121
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.7 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 121
Coordinates43.76008, -94.2263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic47 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 121 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 121 over Elm 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 121 over Elm Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is T 121 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 121 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.