US Bridges

US 75 over Canby Creek

Fair

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI NE of JCT TH 68 · Structure no. 6403

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,027
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over Canby Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying US 75 over Canby Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,027 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 75
CrossesCanby Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of JCT TH 68
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyYellow Medicine County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.73393, -96.23879
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,027 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$199 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 75 over Canby Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 75 over Canby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 75 over Canby Creek carry?

About 1,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over Canby Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over Canby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.