T 159 over Prairie Creek
PoorPosted for loadGoodhue County, Minnesota · 1.9 MI S of JCT TH 19 · Structure no. L9646
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44
- 1986 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 159 over Prairie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 159 over Prairie Creek in Goodhue County, Minnesota. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 159 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 159 over Prairie Creek 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 159 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 44 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is T 159 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns T 159 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.