US Bridges

T 176 over Stream

FairPosted for load

Lyon County, Minnesota · 1.5 MI N of JCT TH 14 · Structure no. L9224

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 176 over Stream is a wood or timber slab carrying T 176 over Stream in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT 176
CrossesStream
Location1.5 MI N of JCT TH 14
RouteCounty Highway 176
CountyLyon County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates44.26161, -95.91708
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (1992)
Projected traffic45 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 176 over Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 176 over Stream 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 176 over Stream carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is T 176 over Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T 176 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.