US Bridges

CR 103 over Elm Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 46520

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 103 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying CR 103 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 103
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 103
Coordinates43.75774, -94.83435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 103 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 103 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 103 over Elm Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 103 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 103 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.