US Bridges

T 40 over Hawk Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 37 · Structure no. 65549

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 40 over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 40 over Hawk Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2029. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 40
CrossesHawk Creek
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 37
RouteCounty Highway 40
Coordinates44.80355, -95.45505
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2000)
Projected traffic103 by 2029
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 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 40 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 40 over Hawk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 40 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 40 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T 40 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.