T 157 over Dodge Center Creek
PoorPosted for loadDodge County, Minnesota · 1.6 MI S of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. 20527
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1993 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 157 over Dodge Center Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 157 over Dodge Center Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 157 over Dodge Center Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 157 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 157 over Dodge Center Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).
How long is T 157 over Dodge Center Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 157 over Dodge Center Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.