US Bridges

T 163 over Coon Creek

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 97945

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 163 over Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying T 163 over Coon Creek in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 163
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates44.32273, -95.97821
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 2021
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 length32 ft (9.9 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 traffic29 (1992)
Projected traffic29 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 163 over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 163 over Coon 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 163 over Coon Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 163 over Coon Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns T 163 over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.