US Bridges

T 46 over Trib of Cedar R

Fair

Mower County, Minnesota · 1.7 MI W of JCT TH 218 · Structure no. 50J67

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 46 over Trib of Cedar R is a concrete culvert carrying T 46 over Trib of Cedar R in Mower County, Minnesota. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 161 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT 46
CrossesTrib of Cedar R
Location1.7 MI W of JCT TH 218
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyMower County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates43.5433, -92.98007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic161 (2003)
Projected traffic161 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 46 over Trib of Cedar R built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 46 over Trib of Cedar R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does T 46 over Trib of Cedar R carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is T 46 over Trib of Cedar R?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns T 46 over Trib of Cedar R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.