US Bridges

T 31 over Hawk Crk (cd # 7)

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 12550

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 31 over Hawk Crk (cd # 7) is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 31 over Hawk Crk (cd # 7) in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 31
CrossesHawk Crk (cd # 7)
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates45.03625, -95.36884
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2006)
Projected traffic46 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 31 over Hawk Crk (cd # 7) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 31 over Hawk Crk (cd # 7) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 31 over Hawk Crk (cd # 7) carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 31 over Hawk Crk (cd # 7)?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 31 over Hawk Crk (cd # 7)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.