T 137 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)
FairFreeborn County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI E of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 24526
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 137 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 137 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) in Freeborn County, Minnesota. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2029. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 137 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 137 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 2024.
How much traffic does T 137 over Turtle Creek (jd #24) carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is T 137 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 137 over Turtle Creek (jd #24)?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.