US Bridges

CR 85 over S Fk Elm Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 22 · Structure no. 32521

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85 over S Fk Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 85 over S Fk Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 85
CrossesS Fk Elm Creek
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 22
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates43.73613, -94.91466
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2008)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$126 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85 over S Fk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85 over S Fk Elm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 85 over S Fk Elm Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 85 over S Fk Elm Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85 over S Fk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.