US Bridges

T 113 over Elm Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 53 · Structure no. 46535

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 113 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 113 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2029. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 113
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 53
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates43.76024, -94.35837
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (1986)
Projected traffic34 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 113 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 113 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 113 over Elm Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 113 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 113 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.