US Bridges

T 99 over Pomme De Terre River

Fair

Swift County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI NE of JCT TH 7 · Structure no. 76509

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 99 over Pomme De Terre River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 99 over Pomme De Terre River in Swift County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 99
CrossesPomme De Terre River
Location1.7 MI NE of JCT TH 7
RouteCounty Highway 99
Coordinates45.21318, -95.99423
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1986)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
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 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 99 over Pomme De Terre River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 99 over Pomme De Terre River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 99 over Pomme De Terre River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 99 over Pomme De Terre River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 99 over Pomme De Terre River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.