US Bridges

Mn 30 over Money Creek

Fair

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI W of JCT TH 250 · Structure no. 23019

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 30 over Money Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mn 30 over Money Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 30
CrossesMoney Creek
Location4.0 MI W of JCT TH 250
RouteState Highway 30
CountyFillmore County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.82256, -92.02455
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 30 over Money Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 30 over Money 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 30 over Money Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mn 30 over Money Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 30 over Money Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.