US 59 over Three Mile Creek
FairLyon County, Minnesota · 8.5 MI N of Marshall · Structure no. 6813
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Three Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Three Mile Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Three Mile 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.