US Bridges

T 87 over Stream

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 91663

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 87 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 87 over Stream in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 87
CrossesStream
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 87
Coordinates43.71043, -95.63316
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (1986)
Projected traffic26 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 87 over Stream built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 87 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 87 over Stream carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 87 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns T 87 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.