US Bridges

T 50 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 253 · Structure no. 22593

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 50 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 50 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 50
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 253
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates43.63032, -93.791
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1997)
Projected traffic48 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 50 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 50 over E Fk Blue Earth 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 50 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 50 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 50 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.