US Bridges

Service RD over Duschee Creek

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · NE Quarter Section · Structure no. R0521

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Service RD over Duschee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Service RD over Duschee Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesService RD
CrossesDuschee Creek
LocationNE Quarter Section
Coordinates43.70011, -91.99425
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Service RD over Duschee Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service RD over Duschee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Service RD over Duschee Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Service RD over Duschee Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Service RD over Duschee Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.