US Bridges

T 475 over Wells Creek

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 25572

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 475 over Wells Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 475 over Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 475
CrossesWells Creek
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 475
Coordinates44.47823, -92.44273
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (1986)
Projected traffic9 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 475 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 475 over Wells 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 475 over Wells Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 475 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 475 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.