US Bridges

Pvt 80 over Riceford Creek

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Minnesota · 4.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. L4005

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pvt 80 over Riceford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pvt 80 over Riceford Creek in Houston County, Minnesota. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesPvt 80
CrossesRiceford Creek
Location4.4 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyHouston County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.61603, -91.71509
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.7 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1986)
Projected traffic4 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$327 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pvt 80 over Riceford Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pvt 80 over Riceford 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pvt 80 over Riceford Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Pvt 80 over Riceford Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pvt 80 over Riceford Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.