US Bridges

Mn 44 over Thompson Creek Trib

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 5.8 MI SW of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 28020

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,137
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 44 over Thompson Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 44 over Thompson Creek Trib in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 4,137 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesMn 44
CrossesThompson Creek Trib
Location5.8 MI SW of JCT TH 16
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates43.72144, -91.43292
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,137 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 44 over Thompson Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 44 over Thompson Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 44 over Thompson Creek Trib carry?

About 4,137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mn 44 over Thompson Creek Trib?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 44 over Thompson Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.