T 36 over Elm Creek
FairPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT CR 142 · Structure no. L7217
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 67
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 36 over Elm Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 36 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 36 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 36 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 36 over Elm Creek carry?
About 67 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 36 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns T 36 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.