US Bridges

T 63 over Palmer Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI NW of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. L9674

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 63 over Palmer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 63 over Palmer Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT 63
CrossesPalmer Creek
Location1.9 MI NW of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates44.83589, -95.56537
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (1973)
Projected traffic56 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 63 over Palmer Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 63 over Palmer Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 63 over Palmer Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 63 over Palmer Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 63 over Palmer Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.