T 49 over Elm Creek
Martin County, Minnesota · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- T 49 over Elm Creek in Martin County, Minnesota, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 36 vehicles a day (traffic count year 1986).
- Its listed owner is a town or township highway agency.
- It is one of 75 of the 162 inventoried bridges in Martin County rated good (46.3%); 39 (24.1%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 93 ft |
| Location | 0.9 Mi S of Jct Csah 44 |
| NBI structure number | L9299 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Minnesota department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Martin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn 15 over Center Creek | 1973 | 11,176 | Good |
| I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River | 1973 | 8,600 | Fair |
| I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River | 1972 | 8,600 | Fair |
| I 90 over Stream | 1972 | 8,600 | Good |
| I 90 over E Fk Des Moines River | 1973 | 8,600 | Good |
| I 90 over South Creek | 1972 | 8,111 | Fair |
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