US Bridges

T 48 over West Albany Creek

Fair

Wabasha County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 96961

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 48 over West Albany Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 48 over West Albany Creek in Wabasha County, Minnesota. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesT 48
CrossesWest Albany Creek
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyWabasha County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.35158, -92.31193
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1986)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 48 over West Albany Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 48 over West Albany Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 48 over West Albany Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 48 over West Albany Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 48 over West Albany Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.