US Bridges

T 189 over Stony Brook

Fair

Cass County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 29 · Structure no. 97954

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 189 over Stony Brook is a steel culvert carrying T 189 over Stony Brook in Cass County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesT 189
CrossesStony Brook
Location1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 29
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates46.55065, -94.37219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic38 (1986)
Projected traffic38 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 189 over Stony Brook built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 189 over Stony Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does T 189 over Stony Brook carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 189 over Stony Brook?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 189 over Stony Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.