T 49 over E Fk Blue Earth River
PoorPosted for loadFaribault County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT CR 112 · Structure no. 22545
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 49 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 49 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 49 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 49 over E Fk Blue Earth River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does T 49 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 49 over E Fk Blue Earth River?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 49 over E Fk Blue Earth River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.