T 187 over Okabena Creek
PoorClosed to trafficJackson County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI S of JCT Csah 18 · Structure no. L5245
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1988 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T 187 over Okabena Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying T 187 over Okabena Creek in Jackson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 120 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T 187 over Okabena Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is T 187 over Okabena 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does T 187 over Okabena Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is T 187 over Okabena Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns T 187 over Okabena Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.