T 131 over Des Moines River
GoodJackson County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT Csah 23 · Structure no. 32527
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1988 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 131 over Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 131 over Des Moines River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 131 over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is T 131 over Des Moines 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does T 131 over Des Moines River carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is T 131 over Des Moines River?
The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns T 131 over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.