Mn 15 over Elm Creek
GoodMartin County, Minnesota · 4.0 MI S of Truman · Structure no. 46004
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,495
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mn 15 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mn 15 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 3,495 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mn 15 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mn 15 over 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mn 15 over Elm Creek carry?
About 3,495 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mn 15 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Mn 15 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.