US Bridges

T 189 over Dry Run

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI So of TH 50 · Structure no. 19J22

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2001 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 189 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying T 189 over Dry Run in Dakota 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 189
CrossesDry Run
Location0.5 MI So of TH 50
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates44.59258, -92.89368
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2001)
Projected traffic35 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 189 over Dry Run built?

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

What condition is T 189 over Dry Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does T 189 over Dry Run carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is T 189 over Dry Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns T 189 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.