US Bridges

T 91 over Big Cottonwood River

Good

Brown County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 08532

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 91 over Big Cottonwood River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 91 over Big Cottonwood River in Brown County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 91
CrossesBig Cottonwood River
Location1.9 MI N of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 91
Coordinates44.25472, -94.74757
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1988)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 91 over Big Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 91 over Big Cottonwood 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 91 over Big Cottonwood River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 91 over Big Cottonwood River?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 91 over Big Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.