US Bridges

T 164 over Chippewa River

Good

Grant County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 5 · Structure no. L8808

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1970 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 164 over Chippewa River is a concrete culvert carrying T 164 over Chippewa River in Grant County, Minnesota. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesT 164
CrossesChippewa River
Location1.3 MI E of JCT Csah 5
RouteCounty Highway 164
Coordinates45.86123, -95.76787
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1970)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 164 over Chippewa River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 164 over Chippewa River 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 164 over Chippewa River carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1970 count).

How long is T 164 over Chippewa River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 164 over Chippewa River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.