T 36 over Perch Creek
GoodBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 07522
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28
- 1969 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 36 over Perch Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 36 over Perch Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 36 over Perch Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 36 over Perch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does T 36 over Perch Creek carry?
About 28 vehicles per day (1969 count).
How long is T 36 over Perch Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns T 36 over Perch Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.