US Bridges

T 150 over Robinson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI S of CO Line · Structure no. 2496

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 150 over Robinson Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying T 150 over Robinson Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2029. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesT 150
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location0.5 MI S of CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 150
Coordinates43.83016, -92.59399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (1986)
Projected traffic4 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$630 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 150 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 150 over Robinson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does T 150 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 150 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T 150 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.