US Bridges

T 191 over Vandell Brook

Good

Mille Lacs County, Minnesota · 0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 4 · Structure no. 91830

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 191 over Vandell Brook is a concrete culvert carrying T 191 over Vandell Brook in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 191
CrossesVandell Brook
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Csah 4
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates45.71982, -93.58706
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 inspectionAugust 2021
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 length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1986)
Projected traffic50 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 191 over Vandell Brook built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 191 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does T 191 over Vandell Brook carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 191 over Vandell Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 191 over Vandell Brook?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.