US Bridges

Mn 76 over Money Creek

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 6.9 MI NW of W JCT TH 16 · Structure no. 9104

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 76 over Money Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 76 over Money Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 76
CrossesMoney Creek
Location6.9 MI NW of W JCT TH 16
RouteState Highway 76
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.83815, -91.63185
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2022)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$561 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 76 over Money Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 76 over Money 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 76 over Money Creek carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mn 76 over Money Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 76 over Money Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.