US Bridges

T 8 over I 90

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 7.0 MI E of JCT TH 75 · Structure no. 67811

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1970 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 8 over I 90 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 8 over I 90 in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 8
CrossesI 90
Location7.0 MI E of JCT TH 75
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates43.63774, -96.07344
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1970)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 8 over I 90 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 8 over I 90 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T 8 over I 90 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 8 over I 90?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T 8 over I 90?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.