US 59 over Beaver Creek
GoodMurray County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of S JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 51001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Beaver Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Beaver 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 US 59 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.