US Bridges

T 62 over Bear Creek

Good

McLeod County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT CR 90 · Structure no. L9892

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 62 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 62 over Bear Creek in McLeod County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 62
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT CR 90
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates44.87745, -94.22957
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (1970)
Projected traffic54 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 62 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 62 over Bear 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 62 over Bear Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 62 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 62 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.