US Bridges

T 179 over Bogus Brook

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of CO Line · Structure no. 48J29

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 179 over Bogus Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 179 over Bogus Brook in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT 179
CrossesBogus Brook
Location0.1 MI W of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 179
Coordinates45.73426, -93.51645
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2005)
Projected traffic94 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 179 over Bogus Brook built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 179 over Bogus Brook 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does T 179 over Bogus Brook carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2005 count).

How long is T 179 over Bogus Brook?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns T 179 over Bogus Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.