US Bridges

T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River

FairPosted for load

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Cr. 122 · Structure no. L7234

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 67
CrossesE Fk Des Moines River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT Cr. 122
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates43.61816, -94.81427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1986)
Projected traffic30 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$96 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (1986 count).

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T 67 over E Fk Des Moines River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.