US Bridges

T 205 over Elm Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 46553

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 205 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 205 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2029. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 205
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates43.76703, -94.38252
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (1991)
Projected traffic27 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 205 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 205 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 205 over Elm Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 205 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 205 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.