US Bridges

T 131 over Stream

Poor

Goodhue County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT TH 58 · Structure no. 6169

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 131 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 131 over Stream in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesT 131
CrossesStream
Location0.1 MI W of JCT TH 58
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyGoodhue County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.4847, -92.55723
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic6 (1986)
Projected traffic6 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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$280 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 131 over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 131 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does T 131 over Stream carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 131 over Stream?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 131 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.