US Bridges

T 6 over E Fk Cedar River

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 20524

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 6 over E Fk Cedar River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 6 over E Fk Cedar River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 6
CrossesE Fk Cedar River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.87763, -92.93437
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (1993)
Projected traffic28 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 6 over E Fk Cedar River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 6 over E Fk Cedar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 6 over E Fk Cedar River carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 6 over E Fk Cedar River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 6 over E Fk Cedar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.