US Bridges

T 34 over Speltz Creek

Fair

Winona County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 28 · Structure no. 96236

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
96
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 34 over Speltz Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 34 over Speltz Creek in Winona County, Minnesota. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 34
CrossesSpeltz Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 28
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates44.11463, -91.87907
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (1986)
Projected traffic96 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 34 over Speltz Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 34 over Speltz 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 34 over Speltz Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 34 over Speltz Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns T 34 over Speltz Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.