US Bridges

Mn 74 over Beaver Creek

Good

Winona County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI NE of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 85029

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mn 74 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mn 74 over Beaver Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMn 74
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of JCT Csah 30
RouteState Highway 74
CountyWinona County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.15574, -92.00801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mn 74 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mn 74 over Beaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mn 74 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mn 74 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mn 74 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.