US Bridges

T 120 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 20536

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 120 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 120 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River in Dodge 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 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT 120
CrossesS Br Mid Fk Zumbro River
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 120
Coordinates44.06933, -92.68878
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 120 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

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

What condition is T 120 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T 120 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 120 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 120 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.