US 59 over Jack Creek
GoodNobles County, Minnesota · 6.3 MI S of JCT TH 62 · Structure no. 53001
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Jack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 over Jack Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US 59 over Jack Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Jack 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 59 over Jack Creek carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Jack Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Jack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.