US Bridges

T 69 over Le Sueur Creek

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI W of JCT CR 153 · Structure no. 40522

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 69 over Le Sueur Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 69 over Le Sueur Creek in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 69
CrossesLe Sueur Creek
Location1.5 MI W of JCT CR 153
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates44.39882, -93.86802
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2003)
Projected traffic92 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$861.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 69 over Le Sueur Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 69 over Le Sueur 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 69 over Le Sueur Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 69 over Le Sueur Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 69 over Le Sueur Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.