US Bridges

T 118 over Silver Creek

Fair

Clearwater County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI N of JCT TH 92 · Structure no. 15J07

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2000 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 118 over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 118 over Silver Creek in Clearwater County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 118
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.8 MI N of JCT TH 92
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates47.73077, -95.47388
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 inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2000)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
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 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 118 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 118 over Silver 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does T 118 over Silver Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is T 118 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns T 118 over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.