US Bridges

T 196 over Stream

Good

Kittson County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 7 · Structure no. 96514

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6
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 1992, so it is 33 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 6 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6 by 2029. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 196
CrossesStream
Location0.8 MI S of JCT Csah 7
RouteCounty Highway 196
Coordinates48.63386, -97.06296
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 rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (1991)
Projected traffic6 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 196 over Stream built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 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 6 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is T 196 over Stream?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 196 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.