US Bridges

T 85 over S Fk Elm Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 32572

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 85 over S Fk Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 85 over S Fk Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 85
CrossesS Fk Elm Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 85
Coordinates43.74701, -94.87631
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 85 over S Fk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 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 November 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 85 over S Fk Elm Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 85 over S Fk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.