US Bridges

M 11 over Rush Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 43 · Structure no. 23525

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 11 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 11 over Rush Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2029. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM 11
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 43
RouteCity Street 11
Coordinates43.83243, -91.77653
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1985)
Projected traffic85 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 11 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 11 over Rush 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does M 11 over Rush Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is M 11 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns M 11 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.