US Bridges

T 80 over Rock River

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 59535

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 80 over Rock River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 80 over Rock River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2029. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 80
CrossesRock River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates43.85844, -96.13483
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2003)
Projected traffic82 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 80 over Rock River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 80 over Rock River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does T 80 over Rock River carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 80 over Rock River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 80 over Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.