US Bridges

T 136 over Trib to Wells Creek

Good

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 25J25

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
1995 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 136 over Trib to Wells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 136 over Trib to Wells Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 136
CrossesTrib to Wells Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 136
Coordinates44.49669, -92.39005
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (1995)
Projected traffic57 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 136 over Trib to Wells Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 136 over Trib to 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 136 over Trib to Wells Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is T 136 over Trib to Wells Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 136 over Trib to Wells Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.