T 68 over Woodbury Creek
PoorPosted for loadMower County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. L8597
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 1986 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 68 over Woodbury Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T 68 over Woodbury Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 68 over Woodbury Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 68 over Woodbury Creek 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 68 over Woodbury Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 68 over Woodbury Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns T 68 over Woodbury Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.