US Bridges

T 63 over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI W of JCT 137th ST · Structure no. 25J87

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 63 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 63 over Unnamed Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 63
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.0 MI W of JCT 137th ST
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.53929, -92.77164
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2016)
Projected traffic49 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 63 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 63 over Unnamed Stream 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 63 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is T 63 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns T 63 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.