US Bridges

T 141 over ST Francis River

Good

Benton County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT CR 67 · Structure no. 95343

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 141 over ST Francis River is a concrete culvert carrying T 141 over ST Francis River in Benton County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 141
CrossesST Francis River
Location0.3 MI E of JCT CR 67
RouteCounty Highway 141
Coordinates45.69886, -93.83861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1985)
Projected traffic100 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 141 over ST Francis River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 141 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does T 141 over ST Francis River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1985 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T 141 over ST Francis River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 141 over ST Francis River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.