T 56 over Hawk Creek Floodway
GoodChippewa County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 12554
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 56 over Hawk Creek Floodway is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 56 over Hawk Creek Floodway in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 56 over Hawk Creek Floodway built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 56 over Hawk Creek Floodway 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does T 56 over Hawk Creek Floodway carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is T 56 over Hawk Creek Floodway?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 56 over Hawk Creek Floodway?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.