US Bridges

T 37 over Crane Creek

Good

Steele County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI W of JCT TH35W · Structure no. 74560

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 37 over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 37 over Crane Creek in Steele County, Minnesota. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2035. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 37
CrossesCrane Creek
Location1.9 MI W of JCT TH35W
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates44.10969, -93.28422
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2017)
Projected traffic58 by 2035
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 37 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 37 over Crane Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 37 over Crane Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is T 37 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 37 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.