US Bridges

Loc 2 over Maple Creek

Fair

Steele County, Minnesota · In Mineral Springs Park · Structure no. R0269

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 2 over Maple Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Loc 2 over Maple Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 2
CrossesMaple Creek
LocationIn Mineral Springs Park
CountySteele County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.09705, -93.19567
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Loc 2 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 2 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 Loc 2 over Maple Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Loc 2 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 2 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.