US Bridges

T 49 over Dry Run

Fair

Olmsted County, Minnesota · .4 MI N JCT TH 30 on 11 · Structure no. R0281

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 49 over Dry Run is a steel culvert carrying T 49 over Dry Run in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 49
CrossesDry Run
Location.4 MI N JCT TH 30 on 11
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyOlmsted County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.85699, -92.15373
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 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 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 49 over Dry Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 49 over Dry Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 49 over Dry Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 49 over Dry Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 49 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.