US Bridges

T 50 over Stream

Good

Rice County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT CR 80 · Structure no. 66556

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 50 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 50 over Stream in Rice County, Minnesota. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 50
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI E of JCT CR 80
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates44.25465, -93.09161
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2030
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 50 over Stream built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 50 over Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 50 over Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 50 over Stream?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 50 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.