M 51 over Spring Creek
GoodPosted for loadGoodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. 25524
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 271
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 51 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying M 51 over Spring Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 271 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 51 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 51 over Spring 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 M 51 over Spring Creek carry?
About 271 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is M 51 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns M 51 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.