US Bridges

T 49 over Elm Creek

Good

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 44 · Structure no. L9299

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 49 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 49 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 49
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 44
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates43.76212, -94.32757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (1986)
Projected traffic36 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 49 over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 49 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 49 over Elm Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 49 over Elm Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 49 over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.