US 59 over Lime Creek
FairMurray County, Minnesota · 2.2 MI N of JCT TH 62 · Structure no. 51002
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,281
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Lime Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Lime Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,281 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Lime Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Lime 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 59 over Lime Creek carry?
About 2,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Lime Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Lime Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.