US Bridges

T 51 over Sand Hill Rvr Impr Chan

Good

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI No JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 60L09

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 51 over Sand Hill Rvr Impr Chan is a concrete culvert carrying T 51 over Sand Hill Rvr Impr Chan in Polk 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 51
CrossesSand Hill Rvr Impr Chan
Location0.5 MI No JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates47.53529, -96.57988
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 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 traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic1 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 51 over Sand Hill Rvr Impr Chan built?

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

What condition is T 51 over Sand Hill Rvr Impr Chan 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 51 over Sand Hill Rvr Impr Chan carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is T 51 over Sand Hill Rvr Impr Chan?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 51 over Sand Hill Rvr Impr Chan?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.