US Bridges

T 92 over High Island Creek (cd 8)

FairPosted for load

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 12 · Structure no. 72523

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 92 over High Island Creek (cd 8) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 92 over High Island Creek (cd 8) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 92
CrossesHigh Island Creek (cd 8)
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 12
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountySibley County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.61985, -94.1225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (1986)
Projected traffic58 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$870 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 92 over High Island Creek (cd 8) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 92 over High Island Creek (cd 8) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T 92 over High Island Creek (cd 8) carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 92 over High Island Creek (cd 8)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 92 over High Island Creek (cd 8)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.