US Bridges

T 193 over Three Mile Creek

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 8 · Structure no. 97159

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 193 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 193 over Three Mile Creek in Lyon 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 193
CrossesThree Mile Creek
Location1.4 MI N of JCT Csah 8
RouteCounty Highway 193
Coordinates44.54778, -95.778
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1992)
Projected traffic10 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 193 over Three Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is T 193 over Three Mile 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does T 193 over Three Mile Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 193 over Three Mile Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns T 193 over Three Mile Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.