T 53 over Otter Creek
FairMower County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 50537
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 53 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying T 53 over Otter Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 53 over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 53 over Otter Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does T 53 over Otter Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 53 over Otter Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns T 53 over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.