US Bridges

T 59 over Hawk Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 37 · Structure no. 65560

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 59 over Hawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 59 over Hawk Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 59
CrossesHawk Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT Csah 37
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates44.77848, -95.44565
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2004)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$462 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 59 over Hawk Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 59 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 59 over Hawk Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 59 over Hawk Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 59 over Hawk Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.