US Bridges

T 55 over E Br Chippewa River

Good

Pope County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 97171

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 55 over E Br Chippewa River is a concrete culvert carrying T 55 over E Br Chippewa River in Pope County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long.

CarriesT 55
CrossesE Br Chippewa River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates45.54427, -95.2937
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic52 (1991)
Projected traffic52 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 55 over E Br Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 55 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 55 over E Br Chippewa River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 55 over E Br Chippewa River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 55 over E Br Chippewa River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.