US Bridges

T 169 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)

Fair

Freeborn County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 30 · Structure no. 24525

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73
1984 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 169 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying T 169 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2029. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 169
CrossesTurtle Creek (jd #24)
Location0.9 MI W of JCT Csah 30
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyFreeborn County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.74636, -93.18926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (1984)
Projected traffic73 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 169 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 169 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 169 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is T 169 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T 169 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.