US Bridges

T 88 over Mill Creek

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W JCT TH 52 · Structure no. 55578

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 88 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 88 over Mill Creek in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 88
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.4 MI W JCT TH 52
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates43.88356, -92.22984
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2005)
Projected traffic79 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 88 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 88 over Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 88 over Mill Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 88 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns T 88 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.