US Bridges

T 237 over Badger Creek

Fair

Houston County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT TH 76 · Structure no. 28553

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 237 over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 237 over Badger Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesT 237
CrossesBadger Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT TH 76
RouteCounty Highway 237
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.73202, -91.56402
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2014)
Projected traffic15 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 237 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 237 over Badger 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 237 over Badger Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 237 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 237 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.