Fillmore County Bridge Report Card
Fillmore County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fillmore County, Minnesota
Fillmore County has 348 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 24 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.0% is at or below the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,750 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fillmore County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 348 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 24 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,750 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.0% | 4.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.1% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.9% | 13.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 156,734 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,750 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fillmore County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T 75 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 68 | 1911 |
| T 140 over Duschee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 37 | 1910 |
| Csah 5 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,050 | 1966 |
| Csah 23 over S Br S Fk Root River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 305 | 1963 |
| CR 118 over S Br Root River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 170 | 1899 |
| Csah 13 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1950 |
| CR 117 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1940 |
| US 52 over Rice Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 4,193 | 1988 |
| Mn 16 over Root River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,397 | 1988 |
| Csah 11 over Stream | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 270 | 1940 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.