US Bridges

T 525 over Indian Creek

Fair

Blue Earth County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 95147

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9
1975 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 525 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 525 over Indian Creek in Blue Earth County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2029. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 525
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 525
Coordinates44.1475, -94.02471
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (1975)
Projected traffic9 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 525 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 525 over Indian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 525 over Indian Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is T 525 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns T 525 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.