US Bridges

T 53 over Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N JCT Csah 66 · Structure no. 19559

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 53 over Vermillion River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 53 over Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2029. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 53
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.1 MI N JCT Csah 66
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.66108, -93.01496
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (1996)
Projected traffic75 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 53 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 53 over Vermillion River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 53 over Vermillion River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 53 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 53 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.