CR 159 over Center Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR 134 · Structure no. 46506
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 159 over Center Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 159 over Center Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 CR 159 over Center Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 159 over Center 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 159 over Center Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 159 over Center Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CR 159 over Center Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.