US Bridges

T 124 over Big Cannon River

Good

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1655 · Structure no. 40526

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 124 over Big Cannon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T 124 over Big Cannon River in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2034. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesT 124
CrossesBig Cannon River
Location0.4 MI E of JCT Csah 1655
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates44.29731, -93.62908
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2014)
Projected traffic53 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$750 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 124 over Big Cannon River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 124 over Big Cannon 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does T 124 over Big Cannon River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is T 124 over Big Cannon River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 124 over Big Cannon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.