US Bridges

T 57 over E Fk Des Moines River

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 91769

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 57 over E Fk Des Moines River is a concrete culvert carrying T 57 over E Fk Des Moines River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 57
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates43.6747, -94.86867
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1988)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$66 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 57 over E Fk Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 57 over E Fk Des Moines River 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 September 2025.

How much traffic does T 57 over E Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 57 over E Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns T 57 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.