US Bridges

M 239 over Clearwater Creek

Good

Washington County, Minnesota · W of JCT TH 61; Csah 8 · Structure no. 82J24

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 239 over Clearwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying M 239 over Clearwater Creek in Washington County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesM 239
CrossesClearwater Creek
LocationW of JCT TH 61; Csah 8
RouteCity Street 239
Coordinates45.1591, -93.01986
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 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 239 over Clearwater Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 239 over Clearwater 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does M 239 over Clearwater Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is M 239 over Clearwater Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m).

Who owns M 239 over Clearwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.