US Bridges

T 51 over UP RR

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E JCT Csah 19 · Structure no. 66544

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 51 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 51 over UP RR in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2029. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 51
CrossesUP RR
Location1.3 MI E JCT Csah 19
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates44.26884, -93.2333
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2005)
Projected traffic175 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T 51 over UP RR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 51 over UP RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T 51 over UP RR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 51 over UP RR?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T 51 over UP RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.