US Bridges

T 151 over Dry Weather Creek

Good

Chippewa County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 12J64

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 151 over Dry Weather Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 151 over Dry Weather Creek in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 151
CrossesDry Weather Creek
Location0.3 MI E of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 151
Coordinates45.03599, -95.64987
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic49 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 151 over Dry Weather Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 151 over Dry Weather Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T 151 over Dry Weather Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is T 151 over Dry Weather Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 151 over Dry Weather Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.