US Bridges

T 33 over Rush Creek

Good

Chisago County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI SW of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 13J18

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 33 over Rush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 33 over Rush Creek in Chisago 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 33
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 33
Coordinates45.68949, -92.91264
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 33 over Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is T 33 over Rush 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does T 33 over Rush Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is T 33 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 33 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.