US Bridges

T 87 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI NE of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. L4683

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 87 over Stream is a wood or timber culvert carrying T 87 over Stream in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 87
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI NE of JCT Csah 28
RouteCounty Highway 87
Coordinates43.50757, -91.76099
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (1973)
Projected traffic64 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 87 over Stream built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 87 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does T 87 over Stream carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 87 over Stream?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns T 87 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.