US Bridges

T 53 over Jd 6A

Good

Sibley County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 72J20

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
1999 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 53 over Jd 6A is a concrete culvert carrying T 53 over Jd 6A in Sibley County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 53
CrossesJd 6A
Location0.5 MI S of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates44.46307, -94.3367
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (1999)
Projected traffic48 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 53 over Jd 6A built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 53 over Jd 6A 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does T 53 over Jd 6A carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is T 53 over Jd 6A?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 53 over Jd 6A?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.