T 62 over Florida Creek
PoorPosted for loadYellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT CR E3 · Structure no. L7933
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 62 over Florida Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 62 over Florida Creek in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 62 over Florida Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 62 over Florida Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does T 62 over Florida Creek carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is T 62 over Florida Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T 62 over Florida Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.