M 418 over Turtle Creek
FairMower County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI NE of JCT Csah 46 · Structure no. 50529
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 418 over Turtle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 418 over Turtle Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2029. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 M 418 over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 418 over Turtle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does M 418 over Turtle Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is M 418 over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns M 418 over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.