US Bridges

T 70 over Beaver Creek

Good

Rock County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT CR 54 · Structure no. 91909

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 70 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 70 over Beaver Creek in Rock County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 70
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT CR 54
RouteCounty Highway 70
Coordinates43.76151, -96.25539
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (1990)
Projected traffic67 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 70 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 70 over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 70 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 70 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 70 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.