US Bridges

T 167 over Vandell Brook

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI S of JCT TH 23 · Structure no. 91829

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 167 over Vandell Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 167 over Vandell Brook in Mille Lacs 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 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 167
CrossesVandell Brook
Location0.1 MI S of JCT TH 23
RouteCounty Highway 167
Coordinates45.76175, -93.61866
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 167 over Vandell Brook built?

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

What condition is T 167 over Vandell 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does T 167 over Vandell Brook carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 167 over Vandell Brook?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns T 167 over Vandell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.