T 96 over Sleepy Eye Creek
PoorPosted for loadRedwood County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT CR 66 · Structure no. L8558
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 1971 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 96 over Sleepy Eye Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 96 over Sleepy Eye Creek in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2029. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 96 over Sleepy Eye Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 96 over Sleepy Eye Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does T 96 over Sleepy Eye Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (1971 count).
How long is T 96 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns T 96 over Sleepy Eye Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.