US Bridges

T 160 over Chub Creek

FairPosted for load

Dakota County, Minnesota · 2.5 MI N of JCT CR 96 · Structure no. 19509

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 160 over Chub Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 160 over Chub Creek in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 160
CrossesChub Creek
Location2.5 MI N of JCT CR 96
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates44.52181, -93.18059
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1996)
Projected traffic45 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 160 over Chub Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 160 over Chub 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 160 over Chub Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 160 over Chub Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 160 over Chub Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.