US Bridges

T 98 over Rush River (end Cd 54)

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT CR 62 · Structure no. 72537

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 98 over Rush River (end Cd 54) is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 98 over Rush River (end Cd 54) in Sibley 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2029. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 98
CrossesRush River (end Cd 54)
Location1.3 MI S of JCT CR 62
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates44.50395, -94.07017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2002)
Projected traffic18 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 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 98 over Rush River (end Cd 54) built?

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

What condition is T 98 over Rush River (end Cd 54) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 98 over Rush River (end Cd 54) carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 98 over Rush River (end Cd 54)?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 98 over Rush River (end Cd 54)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.