US Bridges

T 154 over Dodge Center Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 20512

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 154 over Dodge Center Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 154 over Dodge Center Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 154
CrossesDodge Center Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates44.02443, -92.9453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1993)
Projected traffic30 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$920 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 154 over Dodge Center Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 154 over Dodge Center Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does T 154 over Dodge Center Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 154 over Dodge Center Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns T 154 over Dodge Center Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.