US Bridges

T 6 over E Fk Cedar River

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT TH 56 · Structure no. 96465

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 6 over E Fk Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying T 6 over E Fk Cedar River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 6
CrossesE Fk Cedar River
Location1.7 MI W of JCT TH 56
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.87776, -92.89355
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length46 ft (14 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 traffic55 (1997)
Projected traffic55 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 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 6 over E Fk Cedar 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 July 2024.

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

About 55 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 6 over E Fk Cedar River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 6 over E Fk Cedar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.