US Bridges

T 117 over Hawk Creek Floodway

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 12512

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 117 over Hawk Creek Floodway is a wood or timber slab carrying T 117 over Hawk Creek Floodway in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 117
CrossesHawk Creek Floodway
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates45.04824, -95.32924
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1973)
Projected traffic24 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 117 over Hawk Creek Floodway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 117 over Hawk Creek Floodway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 117 over Hawk Creek Floodway carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 117 over Hawk Creek Floodway?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 117 over Hawk Creek Floodway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.