US Bridges

CR 84 over N Fk Elm Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 92400

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 84 over N Fk Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 84 over N Fk Elm Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 84
CrossesN Fk Elm Creek
Location1.2 MI W of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyJackson County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.81899, -94.94151
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2008)
Projected traffic50 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$62 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 84 over N Fk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 84 over N Fk Elm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 84 over N Fk Elm Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is CR 84 over N Fk Elm Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 84 over N Fk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.