US Bridges

M 103 over Miller Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 79520

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 103 over Miller Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying M 103 over Miller Creek in Wabasha 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2029. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 103
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of JCT TH 61
RouteCity Street 103
Coordinates44.43291, -92.25161
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (1986)
Projected traffic240 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 103 over Miller Creek built?

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

What condition is M 103 over Miller 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does M 103 over Miller Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 103 over Miller Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns M 103 over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.