US Bridges

T 11 over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. L2028

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 11 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying T 11 over Stream in Lincoln County, Minnesota. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 11
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyLincoln County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.24429, -96.11951
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1973)
Projected traffic15 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$345 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 11 over Stream built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 11 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T 11 over Stream carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 11 over Stream?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 11 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.