T 178 over Brush Creek
FairPosted for loadFaribault County, Minnesota · 2.3 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 22536
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 178 over Brush Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 178 over Brush Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2029. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 178 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 178 over Brush Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does T 178 over Brush Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 178 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T 178 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.