US Bridges

T 147 over Stream

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 20553

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 147 over Stream is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 147 over Stream in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 147
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI N of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 147
Coordinates44.01299, -92.89939
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1997)
Projected traffic25 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$400 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 147 over Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 147 over Stream 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does T 147 over Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 147 over Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 147 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.