US Bridges

T 164 over Groundhouse River

Good

Kanabec County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI N of JCT TH 70 · Structure no. 33534

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2003 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 164 over Groundhouse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 164 over Groundhouse River in Kanabec County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 164
CrossesGroundhouse River
Location0.1 MI N of JCT TH 70
RouteCounty Highway 164
Coordinates45.79103, -93.27612
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2003)
Projected traffic35 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 164 over Groundhouse River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 164 over Groundhouse 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 2023.

How much traffic does T 164 over Groundhouse River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 164 over Groundhouse River?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns T 164 over Groundhouse River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.