US Bridges

T 155 over Canby Creek

Good

Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota · 0.8 MI E of JCT CR 61 · Structure no. 97411

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1973 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 155 over Canby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 155 over Canby Creek in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 155
CrossesCanby Creek
Location0.8 MI E of JCT CR 61
RouteCounty Highway 155
Coordinates44.83463, -96.22005
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1973)
Projected traffic12 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 155 over Canby Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 155 over Canby Creek 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 155 over Canby Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is T 155 over Canby Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns T 155 over Canby Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.