T 18 over Elm Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI E of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 46528
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 84 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 18 over Elm Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 18 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 18 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 18 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 T 18 over Elm Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 18 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 18 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.