US Bridges

T 88 over Riceford Creek

Good

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 28536

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 88 over Riceford Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 88 over Riceford Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2029. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 88
CrossesRiceford Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates43.57597, -91.7263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2009)
Projected traffic114 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 88 over Riceford Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 88 over Riceford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 88 over Riceford Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 88 over Riceford Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 88 over Riceford Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.