US Bridges

T 48 over Mission Creek

Good

Pine County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N;w of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 58546

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 48 over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 48 over Mission Creek in Pine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 201 by 2029. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 48
CrossesMission Creek
Location2.5 MI N;w of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates45.87516, -92.99029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2003)
Projected traffic201 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 48 over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 48 over Mission 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 48 over Mission Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 48 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 48 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.