US Bridges

T 160 over Mid Fk Cedar River

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 30 · Structure no. 95759

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1997 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 160 over Mid Fk Cedar River is a concrete culvert carrying T 160 over Mid Fk Cedar River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 160
CrossesMid Fk Cedar River
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 30
RouteCounty Highway 160
Coordinates43.88699, -92.98518
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1997)
Projected traffic15 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 160 over Mid Fk Cedar River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 160 over Mid Fk Cedar River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 160 over Mid Fk Cedar River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is T 160 over Mid Fk Cedar River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns T 160 over Mid Fk Cedar River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.