US Bridges

T 165 over Jd #11

FairPosted for load

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 1 · Structure no. 20520

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 165 over Jd #11 is a wood or timber slab carrying T 165 over Jd #11 in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2029. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT 165
CrossesJd #11
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 1
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyDodge County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.01201, -93.00576
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (1993)
Projected traffic56 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 165 over Jd #11 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 165 over Jd #11 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T 165 over Jd #11 carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 165 over Jd #11?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 165 over Jd #11?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.