US Bridges

T 104 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)

Good

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 3.8 MI S of JCT TH 67 · Structure no. 87564

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 104 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 104 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 104
CrossesHazel Creek (cd #9)
Location3.8 MI S of JCT TH 67
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates44.74894, -95.58527
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1990)
Projected traffic15 by 2029
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

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 104 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 104 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T 104 over Hazel Creek (cd #9) carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 104 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 104 over Hazel Creek (cd #9)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.