US Bridges

T 172 over E Fk Blue Earth River

Good

Faribault County, Minnesota · 2.1 MI S of JCT Csah 24 · Structure no. 97401

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 172 over E Fk Blue Earth River is a concrete culvert carrying T 172 over E Fk Blue Earth River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 172
CrossesE Fk Blue Earth River
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates43.65814, -93.74326
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (1992)
Projected traffic5 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 172 over E Fk Blue Earth River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 172 over E Fk Blue Earth River 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does T 172 over E Fk Blue Earth River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 172 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 172 over E Fk Blue Earth River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.