US Bridges

Mn 102 over Burnham Creek

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 8.1 MI NW of JCT TH 32 · Structure no. 6377

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,287
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 102 over Burnham Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mn 102 over Burnham Creek in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,287 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 102
CrossesBurnham Creek
Location8.1 MI NW of JCT TH 32
RouteState Highway 102
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.63107, -96.40227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,287 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mn 102 over Burnham Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 102 over Burnham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mn 102 over Burnham Creek carry?

About 1,287 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mn 102 over Burnham Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mn 102 over Burnham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.