US Bridges

T 48 over Wabasha Creek

Good

Redwood County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 64597

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 48 over Wabasha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 48 over Wabasha Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 48
CrossesWabasha Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates44.49577, -94.90667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2021)
Projected traffic71 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 48 over Wabasha Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 48 over Wabasha Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 48 over Wabasha Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T 48 over Wabasha Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 48 over Wabasha Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.