US Bridges

T 37 over Hawk Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 11 · Structure no. 65555

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
1971 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 37 over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 37 over Hawk Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 37
CrossesHawk Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT Csah 11
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates44.8551, -95.44366
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (36.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (1971)
Projected traffic33 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 37 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 37 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 37 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (1971 count).

How long is T 37 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 37 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.