US Bridges

T 5088 over Sand Creek

Good

St. Louis County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI N of JCT CR 817 · Structure no. 69J67

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 5088 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 5088 over Sand Creek in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 5088
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.3 MI N of JCT CR 817
RouteCounty Highway 5088
Coordinates47.1853, -92.85314
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2010)
Projected traffic18 by 2030
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 5088 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 5088 over Sand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 5088 over Sand Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is T 5088 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 5088 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.