US Bridges

T 36 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36

Poor

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. L8797

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 36 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 36 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 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.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesT 36
CrossesSleepy Eye Creek (jd #36
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyRedwood County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.34081, -95.28804
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (1971)
Projected traffic18 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$626 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 36 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 36 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 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 36 over Sleepy Eye Creek (jd #36 carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (1971 count).

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

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.