US Bridges

T 174 over Cedar Run

Fair

Martin County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 9 · Structure no. 46546

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 174 over Cedar Run is a wood or timber slab carrying T 174 over Cedar Run in Martin County, Minnesota. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 174
CrossesCedar Run
Location0.5 MI E of JCT Csah 9
RouteCounty Highway 174
Coordinates43.79067, -94.76441
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (1986)
Projected traffic12 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 174 over Cedar Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 174 over Cedar Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 174 over Cedar Run carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 174 over Cedar Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns T 174 over Cedar Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.