US Bridges

T 53 over Robert Creek

Good

Scott County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of JCT TH 169 · Structure no. 96762

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 53 over Robert Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 53 over Robert Creek in Scott County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 53
CrossesRobert Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT TH 169
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.6068, -93.79266
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 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 traffic25 (1990)
Projected traffic25 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 53 over Robert Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 53 over Robert 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T 53 over Robert Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 53 over Robert Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 53 over Robert Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.