T 54 over Elm Creek
GoodPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI S of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. 46566
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 54 over Elm Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 54 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2029. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 T 54 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 54 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 54 over Elm Creek carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is T 54 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 54 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.