US Bridges

T 59 over Des Moines River

Good

Murray County, Minnesota · 2.6 MI E of JCT Csah 38 · Structure no. 51534

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 59 over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 59 over Des Moines River in Murray County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 59
CrossesDes Moines River
Location2.6 MI E of JCT Csah 38
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates44.03659, -95.61217
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2012)
Projected traffic49 by 2032
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 59 over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 59 over Des Moines 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 59 over Des Moines River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T 59 over Des Moines River?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 59 over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.