US Bridges

T 45 over Beaver Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 51522

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
78
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 45 over Beaver Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 45 over Beaver Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 45
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates44.00767, -95.76059
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (1990)
Projected traffic78 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 45 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 45 over Beaver Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 45 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 45 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 45 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.