US Bridges

T 47 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 64560

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 47 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 47 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 47
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek (jd #36
Location1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.34876, -95.08735
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1997)
Projected traffic38 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 47 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 47 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 47 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 47 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 47 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.