T 87 over Dry Weather Creek
GoodChippewa County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. 12546
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1998 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 87 over Dry Weather Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 87 over Dry Weather Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 87 over Dry Weather Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 87 over Dry Weather Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does T 87 over Dry Weather Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is T 87 over Dry Weather Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 87 over Dry Weather Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.