T 142 over Rice Creek
FairPosted for loadFaribault County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 15 · Structure no. 22562
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 142 over Rice Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 142 over Rice Creek in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 142 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 142 over Rice 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does T 142 over Rice Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 142 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 142 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.