US Bridges

M 19 over E Fk Beaver Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 65547

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 19 over E Fk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying M 19 over E Fk Beaver Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2029. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 19
CrossesE Fk Beaver Creek
Location0.8 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCity Street 19
Coordinates44.77431, -95.01237
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (1989)
Projected traffic117 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

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 M 19 over E Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 19 over E Fk Beaver 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does M 19 over E Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is M 19 over E Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns M 19 over E Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.