US Bridges

T 435 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)

Fair

Sibley County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI E of JCT TH 22 · Structure no. 72535

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 435 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 435 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 435
CrossesN Br Rush R (cd 55)
Location2.5 MI E of JCT TH 22
RouteCounty Highway 435
Coordinates44.54323, -94.16711
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (1996)
Projected traffic114 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 435 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 435 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 435 over N Br Rush R (cd 55) carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 435 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 435 over N Br Rush R (cd 55)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.