US Bridges

T 56 over Wapsipincon River

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 50K07

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 56 over Wapsipincon River is a concrete culvert carrying T 56 over Wapsipincon River in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 56
CrossesWapsipincon River
Location1.9 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates43.52906, -92.66846
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2009)
Projected traffic49 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 56 over Wapsipincon River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 56 over Wapsipincon River 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does T 56 over Wapsipincon River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 56 over Wapsipincon River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 56 over Wapsipincon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.