US Bridges

T 194 over Stream

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 34 · Structure no. 32533

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1988 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 194 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying T 194 over Stream in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 194
CrossesStream
Location1.3 MI S of JCT Csah 34
RouteCounty Highway 194
Coordinates43.62721, -94.89394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1988)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$144 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 194 over Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 194 over Stream 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 194 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is T 194 over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 194 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.