US Bridges

Mn 11 over Tomato Creek

Good

Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota · 2.7 MI W of Williams · Structure no. 39X02

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 11 over Tomato Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 11 over Tomato Creek in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMn 11
CrossesTomato Creek
Location2.7 MI W of Williams
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates48.78248, -95.02031
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mn 11 over Tomato Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 11 over Tomato 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Mn 11 over Tomato Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Mn 11 over Tomato Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 11 over Tomato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.