US Bridges

T 117 over Wells Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 25613

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
97
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 117 over Wells Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 117 over Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2034. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 117
CrossesWells Creek
Location1.0 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 117
Coordinates44.49477, -92.35597
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2014)
Projected traffic146 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 117 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 117 over Wells Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 117 over Wells Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 117 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 117 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.