US Bridges

T 1214 over Vermillion River

Good

Dakota County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 80 · Structure no. 97247

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
185
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 1214 over Vermillion River is a concrete culvert carrying T 1214 over Vermillion River in Dakota County, Minnesota. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 1214
CrossesVermillion River
Location1.7 MI N of JCT Csah 80
RouteCounty Highway 1214
Coordinates44.61167, -93.23833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (1996)
Projected traffic185 by 2029
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 1214 over Vermillion River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 1214 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does T 1214 over Vermillion River carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is T 1214 over Vermillion River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 1214 over Vermillion River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.