US Bridges

M 448 over Credit River

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.3 M N of JCT 154th ST W · Structure no. 70553

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
588
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 448 over Credit River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 448 over Credit River in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 588 vehicles a day, projected to reach 588 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM 448
CrossesCredit River
Location0.3 M N of JCT 154th ST W
RouteCity Street 448
Coordinates44.7295, -93.35444
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2021)
Projected traffic588 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 448 over Credit River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 448 over Credit River 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 M 448 over Credit River carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is M 448 over Credit River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns M 448 over Credit River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.