US Bridges

T 57 over Wabasha Creek(cd # 64)

FairPosted for load

Redwood County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 13 · Structure no. L9347

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 57 over Wabasha Creek(cd # 64) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 57 over Wabasha Creek(cd # 64) in Redwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesT 57
CrossesWabasha Creek(cd # 64)
Location0.6 MI W of JCT Csah 13
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates44.48567, -94.99882
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1971)
Projected traffic40 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$610 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 57 over Wabasha Creek(cd # 64) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 57 over Wabasha Creek(cd # 64) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 57 over Wabasha Creek(cd # 64) carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 57 over Wabasha Creek(cd # 64)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 57 over Wabasha Creek(cd # 64)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.