T 51 over Straight River
FairRice County, Minnesota · 1.8 MI E of JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 66520
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 51 over Straight River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 51 over Straight River in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2029. The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 51 over Straight River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 51 over Straight River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does T 51 over Straight River carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is T 51 over Straight River?
The structure is 211 ft (64.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns T 51 over Straight River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.