US Bridges

T 73 over S Fk Elm Creek

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR 85 · Structure no. 95547

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 73 over S Fk Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 73 over S Fk 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 73
CrossesS Fk Elm Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR 85
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates43.73233, -94.92454
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1990)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
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$88 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 73 over S Fk Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 73 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 2022.

How much traffic does T 73 over S Fk Elm Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 73 over S Fk Elm Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 73 over S Fk Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.