US Bridges

Undetermined RD over Maple Creek

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · In Dartts Park · Structure no. R0268

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Undetermined RD over Maple Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Undetermined RD over Maple Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUndetermined RD
CrossesMaple Creek
LocationIn Dartts Park
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.09011, -93.21299
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.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1990)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Undetermined RD over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Undetermined RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Undetermined RD over Maple Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Undetermined RD over Maple Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Undetermined RD over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.