US Bridges

US 75 over Canby Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 8.6 MI NE of Canby · Structure no. 37010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Canby Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over Canby Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 925 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesCanby Creek
Location8.6 MI NE of Canby
RouteU.S. Route 75
Coordinates44.82095, -96.19558
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2021)
Projected traffic870 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 over Canby Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Canby 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over Canby Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Canby Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over Canby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.