T 57 over Crane Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSteele County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI SW of TH 35 · Structure no. 74514
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 57 over Crane Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 57 over Crane Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 57 over Crane Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 57 over Crane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does T 57 over Crane Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is T 57 over Crane Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T 57 over Crane Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.