Mn 76 over Badger Creek
PoorHouston County, Minnesota · 3.9 MI S of E JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 28003
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,255
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 76 over Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 76 over Badger Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 76 over Badger Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 76 over Badger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 76 over Badger Creek carry?
About 1,255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Mn 76 over Badger Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 76 over Badger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.