US Bridges

T 161 over ST Francis River

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 05536

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2007 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 161 over ST Francis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 161 over ST Francis River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2031. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 161
CrossesST Francis River
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 161
Coordinates45.63655, -93.85834
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2007)
Projected traffic70 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 161 over ST Francis River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 161 over ST Francis River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 161 over ST Francis River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is T 161 over ST Francis River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 161 over ST Francis River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.