US Bridges

T 78 over Maple River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 07582

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 78 over Maple River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 78 over Maple River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 78
CrossesMaple River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 78
Coordinates43.97854, -94.07333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2004)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 78 over Maple River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 78 over Maple River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 78 over Maple River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 78 over Maple River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 78 over Maple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.