US Bridges

T 107 over Shakopee Creek

FairPosted for load

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI S of N CO Line · Structure no. 12538

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1983 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 107 over Shakopee Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 107 over Shakopee Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 107
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location0.7 MI S of N CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates45.14303, -95.45159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1983)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
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 107 over Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 107 over Shakopee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does T 107 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is T 107 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 107 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.