US Bridges

T 1482 over Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 93634

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1482 over Vermillion River is a steel culvert carrying T 1482 over Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 185 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 1482
CrossesVermillion River
Location0.2 MI W of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 1482
Coordinates44.58729, -93.27496
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2019)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
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 1482 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1482 over Vermillion River 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 1482 over Vermillion River carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T 1482 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns T 1482 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.