US Bridges

T 75 over Elk Creek

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI S of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 53526

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 75 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 75 over Elk Creek in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 75
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates43.6782, -95.57332
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (1986)
Projected traffic42 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 75 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 75 over Elk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 75 over Elk Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 75 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 75 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.