US Bridges

T 313 over Otter Creek

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 50574

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 313 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 313 over Otter Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 313
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 313
Coordinates43.52033, -92.91316
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1992)
Projected traffic24 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 313 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 313 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 313 over Otter Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 313 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 313 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.