US 75 over Pipestone Creek
GoodPipestone County, Minnesota · 6.0 MI N of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 59001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,457
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 75 over Pipestone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 75 over Pipestone Creek in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 75 over Pipestone Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 75 over Pipestone 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 75 over Pipestone Creek carry?
About 1,457 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 75 over Pipestone Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 75 over Pipestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.