T 81 over Spring Creek
GoodYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT Csah 3 · Structure no. 87576
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2002 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 81 over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 81 over Spring Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2029. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 81 over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 81 over Spring 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 81 over Spring Creek carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2002 count).
How long is T 81 over Spring Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns T 81 over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.