US Bridges

M 64 over Johnson Creek

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. L9898

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 64 over Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 64 over Johnson Creek in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesM 64
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT Csah 7
RouteCity Street 64
Coordinates45.45324, -94.18781
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (1986)
Projected traffic26 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 64 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 64 over Johnson 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does M 64 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 64 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns M 64 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.