US Bridges

T 31 over Providence Crk (jd #49)

Good

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 91882

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1969 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 31 over Providence Crk (jd #49) is a concrete culvert carrying T 31 over Providence Crk (jd #49) in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 31
CrossesProvidence Crk (jd #49)
Location0.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates43.90529, -94.07446
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1969)
Projected traffic12 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 31 over Providence Crk (jd #49) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 31 over Providence Crk (jd #49) 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 31 over Providence Crk (jd #49) carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1969 count).

How long is T 31 over Providence Crk (jd #49)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 31 over Providence Crk (jd #49)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.