T 18 over Rice Creek
FairBlue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI N of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 07559
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 1969 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 18 over Rice Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 18 over Rice Creek 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 18 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 18 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 18 over Rice Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (1969 count).
How long is T 18 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 18 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.