US Bridges

T 36 over Hay Creek

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI SW of JCT Csah 66 · Structure no. 25536

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 36 over Hay Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 36 over Hay Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2029. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesT 36
CrossesHay Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of JCT Csah 66
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.52803, -92.55991
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (1986)
Projected traffic125 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 36 over Hay Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 36 over Hay Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 36 over Hay Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 36 over Hay Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns T 36 over Hay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.