US Bridges

T 177 over W Fk Little Sioux River

Good

Jackson County, Minnesota · 0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 32J28

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 177 over W Fk Little Sioux River is a concrete culvert carrying T 177 over W Fk Little Sioux River in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 177
CrossesW Fk Little Sioux River
Location0.9 MI S of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 177
Coordinates43.53155, -95.34488
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic49 (2013)
Projected traffic49 by 2033
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 177 over W Fk Little Sioux River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 177 over W Fk Little Sioux 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does T 177 over W Fk Little Sioux River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is T 177 over W Fk Little Sioux River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 177 over W Fk Little Sioux River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.