US Bridges

T 172 over S Br Vermillion River

FairPosted for load

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 80 · Structure no. 19505

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 172 over S Br Vermillion River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 172 over S Br Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 172
CrossesS Br Vermillion River
Location1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 80
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates44.61428, -93.07
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1996)
Projected traffic30 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 172 over S Br Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 172 over S Br Vermillion River 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does T 172 over S Br Vermillion River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 172 over S Br Vermillion River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 172 over S Br Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.