T 8 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Nobles County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. L5914

Built: 1973; 52 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected October 2023
Type: Slab; Wood or Timber
Length: 26 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 48; 1994 count
Owner: Town / Township; Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 8 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying T 8 over Stream in Nobles County, Minnesota. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 8

CrossesStream

Location0.2 MI N of JCT Csah 6

RouteCounty Highway 8

CountyNobles County

StateMinnesota

Coordinates43.54733, -95.97353

Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria

Operating rating37.4 US tons

Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialWood or Timber

DeckWood or timber

Main spans1

Design loadH 20

Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)

Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)

Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)

Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1994)

Projected traffic48 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 8 over Stream built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 8 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T 8 over Stream carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 8 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns T 8 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.