US Bridges

T 131 over Stream

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 16 · Structure no. 91657

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
523
2008 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 131 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 131 over Stream in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 523 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesT 131
CrossesStream
Location0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 16
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates44.07576, -92.75567
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic523 (2008)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 131 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 131 over Stream 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does T 131 over Stream carry?

About 523 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is T 131 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 131 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.