US Bridges

M 23 over Mill Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W JCT TH 52 on Di · Structure no. 55570

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2001 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 23 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying M 23 over Mill Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2029. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 23
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 MI W JCT TH 52 on Di
RouteCity Street 23
Coordinates43.84854, -92.19577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2001)
Projected traffic94 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M 23 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 23 over Mill 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 M 23 over Mill Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is M 23 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns M 23 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.