US Bridges

T 96 over Maple River

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 07591

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 96 over Maple River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 96 over Maple River in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2029. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 96
CrossesMaple River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 96
Coordinates44.02622, -94.04123
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2009)
Projected traffic98 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 96 over Maple River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 96 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 96 over Maple River carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 96 over Maple River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 96 over Maple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.