US Bridges

CR 140 over Elm Creek

Poor

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.3 Mi. W. of Cr. 107 · Structure no. 242

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 140 over Elm Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 140 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 140
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W. of Cr. 107
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyMartin County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.75065, -94.81402
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$178 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 140 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 140 over Elm Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 140 over Elm Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 140 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 140 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.