US Bridges

T 98 over Beaver Creek

Good

Renville County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT TH 71 · Structure no. 65J34

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 98 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 98 over Beaver 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 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 98
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.5 MI W of JCT TH 71
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates44.68701, -95.0043
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2004)
Projected traffic59 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 98 over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is T 98 over Beaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 98 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 98 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 98 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.