US Bridges

T 92 over Spring Creek

Poor

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI N of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. L9142

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 92 over Spring Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 92 over Spring Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 92
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.8 MI N of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates44.9754, -95.69599
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1973)
Projected traffic60 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 92 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is T 92 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does T 92 over Spring Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 92 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 92 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.