US Bridges

M 125 over Maple Creek

FairPosted for load

Steele County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT CSAH19 · Structure no. 74520

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1972 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 125 over Maple Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying M 125 over Maple Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesM 125
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.2 MI N of JCT CSAH19
RouteCity Street 125
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.09085, -93.20841
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1972)
Projected traffic50 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was M 125 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 125 over Maple 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does M 125 over Maple Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1972 count).

How long is M 125 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns M 125 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.