US Bridges

T 6 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. L6447

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 6 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying T 6 over Stream in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 6
CrossesStream
Location1.1 MI W of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 6
Coordinates43.87762, -92.94606
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (1993)
Projected traffic37 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$420 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 6 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 6 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 6 over Stream carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 6 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 6 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.