US Bridges

T 81 over Stream

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W JCT Csah 15 on · Structure no. L9847

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 81 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 81 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 81
CrossesStream
Location0.9 MI W JCT Csah 15 on
RouteCounty Highway 81
Coordinates43.90626, -92.59736
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1990)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 81 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 81 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 81 over Stream carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 81 over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns T 81 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.