US Bridges

T 94 over Burnham Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 91879

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 94 over Burnham Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 94 over Burnham Creek in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 94
CrossesBurnham Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyPolk County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.7023, -96.62658
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1973)
Projected traffic48 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 94 over Burnham Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 94 over Burnham Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 94 over Burnham Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 94 over Burnham Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns T 94 over Burnham Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.