US Bridges

T 422 over Bear Creek

Good

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SE JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 23555

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 422 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 422 over Bear Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 422
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.2 MI SE JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 422
Coordinates43.76263, -92.36749
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2006)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 422 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 422 over Bear Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does T 422 over Bear Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 422 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns T 422 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.