US Bridges

T 1196 over Ely Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 536 · Structure no. 95024

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1975 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1196 over Ely Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 1196 over Ely Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesT 1196
CrossesEly Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR 536
RouteCounty Highway 1196
Coordinates47.39327, -92.46447
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1975)
Projected traffic80 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 T 1196 over Ely Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1196 over Ely 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 1196 over Ely Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is T 1196 over Ely Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 1196 over Ely Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.