US Bridges

T Ave over Minnow Creek

Fair

Dakota County, Nebraska · 4S US20 Dixon Cl · Structure no. C002200125

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T Ave over Minnow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T Ave over Minnow Creek in Dakota County, Nebraska. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 50 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesT Ave
CrossesMinnow Creek
Location4S US20 Dixon Cl
RouteCounty Highway 3575
CountyDakota County
StateNebraska
Coordinates42.4217, -96.7262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2011)
Projected traffic115 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ave over Minnow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is T Ave over Minnow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does T Ave over Minnow Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T Ave over Minnow Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T Ave over Minnow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.