US Bridges

T 792 over Hay Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 58 · Structure no. 25528

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 792 over Hay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 792 over Hay Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2029. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 792
CrossesHay Creek
Location0.2 MI NW of JCT TH 58
RouteCounty Highway 792
Coordinates44.49159, -92.55084
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (1986)
Projected traffic66 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 792 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 792 over Hay 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 792 over Hay Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 792 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 792 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.