US Bridges

T 117 over Highwater Crk

Good

Cottonwood County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. 17525

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 117 over Highwater Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 117 over Highwater Crk in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 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 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 117
CrossesHighwater Crk
Location0.6 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates44.17364, -95.25873
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2002)
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 117 over Highwater Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 117 over Highwater Crk 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 117 over Highwater Crk carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 117 over Highwater Crk?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 117 over Highwater Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.