US Bridges

T 88 over Trib Rock River

Good

Pipestone County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 59J38

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 88 over Trib Rock River is a concrete culvert carrying T 88 over Trib Rock River in Pipestone County, Minnesota. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2026. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 88
CrossesTrib Rock River
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates44.07393, -96.16471
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic36 by 2026
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 88 over Trib Rock River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 88 over Trib 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T 88 over Trib Rock River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is T 88 over Trib Rock River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 88 over Trib Rock River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.