M 109 over East Burns Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinona County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH43 · Structure no. L1386
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
M 109 over East Burns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying M 109 over East Burns Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2029. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was M 109 over East Burns Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is M 109 over East Burns Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does M 109 over East Burns Creek carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is M 109 over East Burns Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns M 109 over East Burns Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.