US Bridges

T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River

Poor

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 26 · Structure no. 46537

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 67
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 26
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates43.63821, -94.81429
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1986)
Projected traffic40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.