US Bridges

T 166 over Cannon River

Fair

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 47 · Structure no. 19563

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 166 over Cannon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 166 over Cannon River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 403 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2042. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 166
CrossesCannon River
Location0.1 MI SE of JCT Csah 47
RouteCounty Highway 166
Coordinates44.48699, -93.12891
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 166 over Cannon River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 166 over Cannon 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 166 over Cannon River carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T 166 over Cannon River?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 166 over Cannon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.