US Bridges

T 48 over Beaver Creek

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI E of JCT TH 59 · Structure no. 51526

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 48 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 48 over Beaver Creek in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 48
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.9 MI E of JCT TH 59
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates44.01514, -95.73553
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (1990)
Projected traffic29 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 48 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 48 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 48 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 48 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 48 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.