US Bridges

T 6 over Mid Fk Cedar River

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI E of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 95984

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 6 over Mid Fk Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying T 6 over Mid Fk Cedar River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 6
CrossesMid Fk Cedar River
Location1.1 MI E of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.8775, -92.98322
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 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 traffic42 (1997)
Projected traffic42 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 Mid Fk Cedar River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 6 over Mid 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 Mid Fk Cedar River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 6 over Mid Fk Cedar River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 6 over Mid Fk Cedar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.