US Bridges

T 499 over Goose Creek (cd #55)

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 24532

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1983 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 499 over Goose Creek (cd #55) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 499 over Goose Creek (cd #55) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 499
CrossesGoose Creek (cd #55)
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 499
Coordinates43.53964, -93.35368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1983)
Projected traffic45 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 499 over Goose Creek (cd #55) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 499 over Goose Creek (cd #55) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 499 over Goose Creek (cd #55) carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is T 499 over Goose Creek (cd #55)?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 499 over Goose Creek (cd #55)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.