US Bridges

T 313 over Goose Creek (cd #55)

Good

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 91734

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1978 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 313 over Goose Creek (cd #55) is a concrete culvert carrying T 313 over Goose Creek (cd #55) in Freeborn 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 313
CrossesGoose Creek (cd #55)
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 313
Coordinates43.52705, -93.34648
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1978)
Projected traffic15 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 313 over Goose Creek (cd #55) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 313 over Goose Creek (cd #55) 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does T 313 over Goose Creek (cd #55) carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is T 313 over Goose Creek (cd #55)?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 313 over Goose Creek (cd #55)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.