US Bridges

T 166 over Chub Creek

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 47 · Structure no. 19556

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2004 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 166 over Chub Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 166 over Chub Creek in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 166
CrossesChub Creek
Location1.2 MI N of JCT Csah 47
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates44.50746, -93.13027
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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 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 width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2004)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 166 over Chub Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 166 over Chub Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does T 166 over Chub Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is T 166 over Chub Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 166 over Chub Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.