US Bridges

T 899 over Minneopa Creek

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI NW of JCT TH 60 · Structure no. 07536

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 899 over Minneopa Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 899 over Minneopa Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 899
CrossesMinneopa Creek
Location0.4 MI NW of JCT TH 60
RouteCounty Highway 899
CountyBlue Earth County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.11712, -94.21649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2001)
Projected traffic470 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 T 899 over Minneopa Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 899 over Minneopa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 899 over Minneopa Creek carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 899 over Minneopa Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns T 899 over Minneopa Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.