US Bridges

M 332 over Gilmore Creek

Poor

Winona County, Minnesota · 091 MI E JCT Csah 21 · Structure no. L5952

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1986 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M 332 over Gilmore Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying M 332 over Gilmore Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesM 332
CrossesGilmore Creek
Location091 MI E JCT Csah 21
RouteCity Street 332
Coordinates44.0297, -91.70444
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1986)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 332 over Gilmore Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is M 332 over Gilmore 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 332 over Gilmore Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is M 332 over Gilmore Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns M 332 over Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.