US Bridges

T 111 over Shakopee Creek

Fair

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI N of JCT TH 40 · Structure no. 12J04

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 111 over Shakopee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 111 over Shakopee Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 111
CrossesShakopee Creek
Location1.9 MI N of JCT TH 40
RouteCounty Highway 111
Coordinates45.13741, -95.39
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (1996)
Projected traffic38 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 111 over Shakopee Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 111 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T 111 over Shakopee Creek carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 111 over Shakopee Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 111 over Shakopee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.