US Bridges

T 75 over Watonwan River

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 17524

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 75 over Watonwan River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 75 over Watonwan River in Cottonwood 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 75
CrossesWatonwan River
Location1.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates44.02107, -94.89097
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1986)
Projected traffic15 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 75 over Watonwan River built?

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

What condition is T 75 over Watonwan River 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 75 over Watonwan River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 75 over Watonwan River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 75 over Watonwan River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.