US Bridges

T 22 over Elm Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 46571

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 22 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 22 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 22
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 22
Coordinates43.74283, -94.57212
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 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 rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2000)
Projected traffic49 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 22 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 22 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 22 over Elm Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 22 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 22 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.