US Bridges

T 174 over Steam

Good

Lyon County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI N of Csah 24 · Structure no. R0720

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
1960 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 174 over Steam is a concrete culvert carrying T 174 over Steam in Lyon County, Minnesota. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 174
CrossesSteam
Location0.5 MI N of Csah 24
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates44.58122, -95.91016
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (1960)
Projected traffic1 by 2033
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 174 over Steam built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 174 over Steam 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 2021.

How much traffic does T 174 over Steam carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (1960 count).

How long is T 174 over Steam?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns T 174 over Steam?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.