US Bridges

T 69 over Chippewa River

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 61506

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 69 over Chippewa River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 69 over Chippewa River in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 69
CrossesChippewa River
Location0.3 MI W of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 69
Coordinates45.58536, -95.68173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (1994)
Projected traffic65 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 69 over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 69 over Chippewa 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 69 over Chippewa River carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 69 over Chippewa River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns T 69 over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.