US Bridges

T 139 over Salem Creek

Good

Dodge County, Minnesota · 0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 6 · Structure no. 97849

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
1996 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 139 over Salem Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 139 over Salem Creek in Dodge County, Minnesota. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 139
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.6 MI S of JCT Csah 6
RouteCounty Highway 139
Coordinates43.95553, -92.81902
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (1996)
Projected traffic35 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 139 over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 139 over Salem Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 139 over Salem Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is T 139 over Salem Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns T 139 over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.