US Bridges

T 11 over Gilbert Creek

Good

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 79540

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1989 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 11 over Gilbert Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 11 over Gilbert Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 11
CrossesGilbert Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates44.43809, -92.33455
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1989)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 11 over Gilbert Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 11 over Gilbert 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T 11 over Gilbert Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is T 11 over Gilbert Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 11 over Gilbert Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.