US Bridges

T 88 over Stony Run Creek (jd #21)

Poor

Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. L9000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 88 over Stony Run Creek (jd #21) is a wood or timber slab carrying T 88 over Stony Run Creek (jd #21) in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 88
CrossesStony Run Creek (jd #21)
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 88
Coordinates44.86437, -95.68632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1990)
Projected traffic20 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 88 over Stony Run Creek (jd #21) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 88 over Stony Run Creek (jd #21) 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 88 over Stony Run Creek (jd #21) carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is T 88 over Stony Run Creek (jd #21)?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T 88 over Stony Run Creek (jd #21)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.