US Bridges

T 135 over S Br Maple River

FairPosted for load

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT CR 115 · Structure no. 22564

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
1985 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 135 over S Br Maple River is a wood or timber slab carrying T 135 over S Br Maple River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 135
CrossesS Br Maple River
Location0.5 MI W of JCT CR 115
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates43.78967, -93.88147
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1985)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 135 over S Br Maple River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 135 over S Br Maple 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 135 over S Br Maple River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is T 135 over S Br Maple River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 135 over S Br Maple River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.