US Bridges

T 97 over Burnham Creek

Fair

Polk County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 14 · Structure no. 95400

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1982 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 97 over Burnham Creek is a steel culvert carrying T 97 over Burnham Creek in Polk County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 97
CrossesBurnham Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 14
RouteCounty Highway 97
Coordinates47.71681, -96.64075
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1982)
Projected traffic25 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 97 over Burnham Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 97 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 97 over Burnham Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is T 97 over Burnham Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns T 97 over Burnham Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.