US Bridges

T 80 over Split Rock Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI W of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 67534

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31
1994 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 80 over Split Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 80 over Split Rock Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2029. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 80
CrossesSplit Rock Creek
Location0.6 MI W of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates43.82019, -96.41621
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (1994)
Projected traffic31 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 80 over Split Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 80 over Split Rock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 80 over Split Rock Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is T 80 over Split Rock Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 80 over Split Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.