US Bridges

M 501 over Bancroft Creek

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 20 · Structure no. 24J72

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 501 over Bancroft Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 501 over Bancroft Creek in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 501
CrossesBancroft Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 20
RouteCity Street 501
Coordinates43.68763, -93.37271
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic49 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 501 over Bancroft Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 501 over Bancroft 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does M 501 over Bancroft Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is M 501 over Bancroft Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns M 501 over Bancroft Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.