US Bridges

T 156 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River

Fair

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S of JCT CR G · Structure no. 97685

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1993 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 156 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River is a concrete culvert carrying T 156 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 156
CrossesS Br Mid Fk Zumbro River
Location0.2 MI S of JCT CR G
RouteCounty Highway 156
Coordinates44.08534, -92.96066
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1993)
Projected traffic20 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 156 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 156 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 156 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is T 156 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 156 over S Br Mid Fk Zumbro River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.