US Bridges

T 157 over Big Cobb River

Fair

Faribault County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 35 · Structure no. L9385

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 157 over Big Cobb River is a steel culvert carrying T 157 over Big Cobb River in Faribault County, Minnesota. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 157
CrossesBig Cobb River
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 35
RouteCounty Highway 157
Coordinates43.82596, -93.68644
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1986)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 157 over Big Cobb River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 157 over Big Cobb 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 157 over Big Cobb River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 157 over Big Cobb River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 157 over Big Cobb River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.