US Bridges

T 140 over Duschee Creek

FairPosted for load

Fillmore County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 16 · Structure no. R0206

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
1987 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 140 over Duschee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 140 over Duschee Creek in Fillmore County, Minnesota. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2029. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 140
CrossesDuschee Creek
Location1.0 MI SE of JCT TH 16
RouteCounty Highway 140
Coordinates43.69318, -91.98771
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (1987)
Projected traffic37 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 140 over Duschee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 140 over Duschee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does T 140 over Duschee Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is T 140 over Duschee Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns T 140 over Duschee Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.