US Bridges

T 11 over Maple River

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 07556

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 11 over Maple River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 11 over Maple River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2029. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 11
CrossesMaple River
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates43.86268, -93.9506
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (1969)
Projected traffic16 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 11 over Maple River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 11 over Maple River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 11 over Maple River carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 11 over Maple River?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 11 over Maple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.