US Bridges

T 95 over Big Swamp Creek

Good

Wadena County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. 97990

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 95 over Big Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 95 over Big Swamp Creek in Wadena County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT 95
CrossesBig Swamp Creek
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Csah 18
RouteCounty Highway 95
Coordinates46.68786, -94.82855
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (1995)
Projected traffic21 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 95 over Big Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 95 over Big Swamp 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does T 95 over Big Swamp Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 95 over Big Swamp Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns T 95 over Big Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.