T 40 over Center Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT TH 90 · Structure no. L7218
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 40 over Center Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 40 over Center 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 40 over Center Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 40 over Center Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 40 over Center Creek carry?
About 58 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is T 40 over Center Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns T 40 over Center Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.