US Bridges

T 89 over S Fork Crow River

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 43544

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 89 over S Fork Crow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 89 over S Fork Crow River in McLeod 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 89
CrossesS Fork Crow River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates44.81957, -94.26747
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2003)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 89 over S Fork Crow River built?

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

What condition is T 89 over S Fork Crow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 89 over S Fork Crow River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 89 over S Fork Crow River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 89 over S Fork Crow River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.