US Bridges

T 82 over Dry Weather Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 12553

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 82 over Dry Weather Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 82 over Dry Weather Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 82
CrossesDry Weather Creek
Location2.6 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates45.04961, -95.7664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 82 over Dry Weather Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 82 over Dry Weather 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 82 over Dry Weather Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 82 over Dry Weather Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 82 over Dry Weather Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.