US Bridges

US 218 over Rose Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 4.1 MI S of E JCT TH 90 · Structure no. 50006

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,946
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 218 over Rose Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 218 over Rose Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 3,946 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 218
CrossesRose Creek
Location4.1 MI S of E JCT TH 90
RouteU.S. Route 218
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.61583, -92.94952
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,946 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 218 over Rose Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 218 over Rose 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 218 over Rose Creek carry?

About 3,946 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 218 over Rose Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 218 over Rose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.