US Bridges

M 37 over Hoboken Creek

Fair

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 17 · Structure no. L2476

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 37 over Hoboken Creek is a steel culvert carrying M 37 over Hoboken Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesM 37
CrossesHoboken Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 17
RouteCity Street 37
Coordinates45.74278, -94.96726
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (1986)
Projected traffic152 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 37 over Hoboken Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 37 over Hoboken 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does M 37 over Hoboken Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is M 37 over Hoboken Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns M 37 over Hoboken Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.