T 140 over Duschee Creek
PoorFillmore County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI SE of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. L4708
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 1973 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 140 over Duschee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 140 over Duschee Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 140 over Duschee Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 140 over Duschee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does T 140 over Duschee Creek carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (1973 count).
How long is T 140 over Duschee Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns T 140 over Duschee Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.