T 97 over Elm Creek
GoodJackson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 32542
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 97 over Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 97 over Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 97 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 97 over 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 T 97 over Elm Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (1991 count).
How long is T 97 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 97 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.