T 87 over Stream

Good

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 95235

Built: 1980; 45 years old
Condition: Good; inspected October 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 40 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 29; 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 1980, so it is 45 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 87

CrossesStream

Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 18

RouteCounty Highway 87

CountyNobles County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates43.81799, -95.63299

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionOctober 2024

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (1986)

Projected traffic29 by 2029

Trucks—

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1980, making it 45 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 29 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 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 87 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.