US Bridges

T 893 over Stream

Good

Stearns County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 32 · Structure no. L8450

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 893 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 893 over Stream in Stearns County, Minnesota. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 893
CrossesStream
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 32
RouteCounty Highway 893
Coordinates45.50113, -94.72619
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (1986)
Projected traffic56 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$42 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 893 over Stream built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 893 over Stream 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does T 893 over Stream carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 893 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 893 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.