US Bridges

M 1872 over Willow Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · .25 MI S of Msas 155 · Structure no. 55J58

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 1872 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 1872 over Willow Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesM 1872
CrossesWillow Creek
Location.25 MI S of Msas 155
RouteCity Street 1872
Coordinates43.94975, -92.47063
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 1872 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 1872 over Willow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M 1872 over Willow Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is M 1872 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns M 1872 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.