US Bridges

T 112 over N Fk Bear Creek

Good

Mower County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 2 · Structure no. 50575

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 112 over N Fk Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying T 112 over N Fk Bear Creek in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2029. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT 112
CrossesN Fk Bear Creek
Location0.4 MI N of JCT Csah 2
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates43.74598, -92.58977
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (1986)
Projected traffic24 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 112 over N Fk Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 112 over N Fk Bear Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does T 112 over N Fk Bear Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 112 over N Fk Bear Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns T 112 over N Fk Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.