US Bridges

T 95 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. L9144

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 95 over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 95 over Stream 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 95
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyChippewa County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates45.0595, -95.63483
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (1973)
Projected traffic47 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$325 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 95 over Stream built?

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

What condition is T 95 over Stream 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 95 over Stream carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 95 over Stream?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 95 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.