US Bridges

T 98 over Cd # 27

Good

Traverse County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E JCT US 75 · Structure no. 78J15

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 98 over Cd # 27 is a concrete culvert carrying T 98 over Cd # 27 in Traverse County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 98
CrossesCd # 27
Location1.3 MI E JCT US 75
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates45.90493, -96.46458
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic34 (2005)
Projected traffic34 by 2025
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 98 over Cd # 27 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 98 over Cd # 27 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 98 over Cd # 27 carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 98 over Cd # 27?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 98 over Cd # 27?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.