US Bridges

T 74 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT TH 61 · Structure no. 1222

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 74 over Stream is a concrete slab carrying T 74 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2029. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesT 74
CrossesStream
Location0.4 MI S of JCT TH 61
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.52925, -92.41644
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (1986)
Projected traffic23 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$295 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 74 over Stream built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 74 over Stream 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 74 over Stream carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 74 over Stream?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns T 74 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.