US Bridges

T 125 over Little Cannon River

Fair

Le Sueur County, Minnesota · 0.3 MI N of JCT TH 13 · Structure no. 40J11

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2002 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 125 over Little Cannon River is a concrete culvert carrying T 125 over Little Cannon River in Le Sueur 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 125
CrossesLittle Cannon River
Location0.3 MI N of JCT TH 13
RouteCounty Highway 125
Coordinates44.30477, -93.596
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2002)
Projected traffic48 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$231.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 125 over Little Cannon River built?

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

What condition is T 125 over Little Cannon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does T 125 over Little Cannon River carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is T 125 over Little Cannon River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 125 over Little Cannon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.