US Bridges

M 800 over Tischers Creek

Fair

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CSAH9 · Structure no. L8517

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 800 over Tischers Creek is a concrete slab carrying M 800 over Tischers Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 800
CrossesTischers Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CSAH9
RouteCity Street 800
Coordinates46.82222, -92.06872
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (1986)
Projected traffic225 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$38 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 800 over Tischers Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 800 over Tischers 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 M 800 over Tischers Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 800 over Tischers Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns M 800 over Tischers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.