US Bridges

T 196 over Stream

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 96103

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
1991 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 196 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 196 over Stream in Kittson County, Minnesota. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 196
CrossesStream
Location1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates48.6658, -97.06286
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (1991)
Projected traffic30 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 196 over Stream built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 196 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 196 over Stream carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 196 over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns T 196 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.