T 24 over Rice Creek
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 07544
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 1969 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 24 over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 24 over Rice Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 24 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 24 over Rice 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does T 24 over Rice Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (1969 count).
How long is T 24 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns T 24 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.