US Bridges

T 11 over Lime Creek (CD#5)

FairPosted for load

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. L9494

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 11 over Lime Creek (CD#5) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 11 over Lime Creek (CD#5) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT 11
CrossesLime Creek (CD#5)
Location1.0 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.51406, -93.51051
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (1973)
Projected traffic85 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 11 over Lime Creek (CD#5) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 11 over Lime Creek (CD#5) 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does T 11 over Lime Creek (CD#5) carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 11 over Lime Creek (CD#5)?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 11 over Lime Creek (CD#5)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.