US Bridges

T 56 over ST Francis River

Good

Sherburne County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 71542

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 56 over ST Francis River is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 56 over ST Francis River in Sherburne County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2029. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 56
CrossesST Francis River
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 23
RouteCounty Highway 56
Coordinates45.56, -93.84248
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2002)
Projected traffic42 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 byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 56 over ST Francis River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 56 over ST Francis River 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 56 over ST Francis River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 56 over ST Francis River?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T 56 over ST Francis River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.