T 516 over Beaver Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRenville County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. R0994
- Built
- 1890
- 135 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 516 over Beaver Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T 516 over Beaver Creek in Renville County, Minnesota. It was built in 1890, so it is 135 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 516 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 516 over Beaver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does T 516 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is T 516 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns T 516 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.