US Bridges

T 77 over E Br Chippewa River

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI NE of JCT TH 55 · Structure no. 96387

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 77 over E Br Chippewa River is a concrete culvert carrying T 77 over E Br Chippewa River in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 77
CrossesE Br Chippewa River
Location1.7 MI NE of JCT TH 55
RouteCounty Highway 77
Coordinates45.6059, -95.2861
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1987)
Projected traffic35 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 77 over E Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 77 over E Br 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 77 over E Br Chippewa River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 77 over E Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns T 77 over E Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.